Famous Birthdays
- Chaim Potok [Herman Potok], American novelist (The Promise; The Chosen), and rabbi, born in The Bronx, New York City (d. 2022)
- Dame Patricia Routledge, British stage and screen actress and singer (Keeping Up Appearances; Talking Heads: A Lady of Letters), born in Tranmere, Birkenhead
- Nicholas Ridley, Lord Ridley of Liddesdale, English politician, Minister of Finance, born in Northumberland (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Read, English cricket batsman (17 Tests, 2 x 50; Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1890; Surrey CCC), dies at 70
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights
About February 17, 1929
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
