Historical Events
- 11 civilians and 1 RUC officer are killed and 30 wounded by a Provisional Irish Republican Army incendiary bomb at the La Mon Restaurant near Belfast
Famous Birthdays
- Jacob Wetterling, American kidnapping victim, born in Long Praire, Minnesota (d. 1989)
About February 17, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Take A Chance On Me - Abba
