Historical Events
- 11th US Soap Opera Digest Awards - "Days of Our Lives" wins
- Colin Fergusson found guilty of killing 6 people on the Long Island Rail Road in NY
- Federal judge allows lawsuit claiming US tobacco makers knew nicotine was addictive & manipulated its levels to keep customers hooked
Sports History
Tiger Manager Sparky Anderson takes unpaid leave due to baseball strike
Famous Birthdays
- Madison Keys, American tennis player (US Open runner-up 2017), born in Rock Island, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Thelma Hulbert, English painter (Le Sacre du Printemps), dies at 81
- Uta Graf, German born American singer and teacher, dies at 80
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About February 17, 1995
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Creep - TLC
#1 Song: Think Twice - Celine Dion
