Historical Events
- Two Long Island Rail Road trains collide head-on, killing 32 near Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York
Famous Birthdays
- Rickey Medlocke, American rock guitarist, vocalist, and drummer (Blackfoot, 1969-97 - "Highway Song"' "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme"; Lynyrd Skynyrd, 1971-72 and 1996-present), born in Jackson, Florida
Famous Weddings
David Attenborough
Natural history broadcaster David Attenborough (24) weds Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About February 17, 1950
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
