Historical Events
- Katwijk soccer team forms in the Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Mary Ann Mobley, American model and actress (Miss America-1959, Diff'rent Strokes), Biloxi Mississippi (d. 2014)
Famous Deaths
- Willy Hess, German violinist, dies at 79
1939 Highlights
About February 17, 1939
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
