Historical Events
- Discovery of a new mostly underwater continent Zealandia in the South Pacific announced in research journal "GSA Today"
Famous Deaths
- Alan Aldridge, British artist, graphic designer and illustrator whose artwork was used in record covers for The Beatles and The Who, dies at 78
- Magnus Wenninger, American mathematician and author of Polyhedron models, dies at 97
- Peter Richardson, British cricket batsman (34 Tests, 5 x 100, 9 x 50, HS 126; Worcestershire CCC, Kent CCC), dies at 85
- Robert H. Michel, American politician (Rep-R-IL, 1957-95), dies at 93
- Warren Frost, American actor (Twin Peaks, Matlock, Seinfeld), dies at 91
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About February 17, 2017
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
