Historical Events
- A massive mudslide occurs in Southern Leyte, Philippines; the official death toll is set at 1,126.
Famous Deaths
- Bill Cowsill, American singer and musician (The Cowsills - "Hair"; "The Rain, The Park, And Other Thing"), dies of emphysema at 58
- Ray Barretto, American percussionist and Latin jazz bandleader (Charanga Moderna - "El Watusi"), dies at 76
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About February 17, 2006
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Check On It - Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug
- #1 Song: Thunder In My Heart Again - Meck Ft. Leo Sayer