Historical Events
- Chaim Weitzman elected 1st president of Israel
- Ice Pairs Championship at Paris won by Andrea Kekesy and Ede Kiraly of Hungary
- Ladies' Figure Skating Champions in Paris won by Alena Vrzanova of CZE
- Men's Figure Skating Championship in Paris won by Richard Button of the USA
Famous Birthdays
- Fred Frith, English guitarist, violinist and bassist (Skeleton Crew), born in Heathfield, England
About February 17, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
