Historical Events
- 1st Francophone Summit convenes at Versailles
- Howard Stern radio show returns to NYC morning radio (WXRK 92.3 FM)
- Johnson & Johnson announces it will no longer sell capsule drugs
- Libyan bombers attack N'djamena Airport in Chad
Famous Birthdays
- Joey O'Brien, Irish footballer, born in Dublin, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Jiddu Krishnamurti, Indian philosopher (Kingdom Happiness), dies at 90
Red Ruffing (1904-1986)
American Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (6 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1932, 36–39, 41; NY Yankees), dies from stroke related problems at 80
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About February 17, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Washington's Birthday (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going - Billy Ocean
