Historical Events
- Discovery of 7 Earth-sized planets orbiting star Trappist-1 announced in Journal "Nature" - raises possibility of alien life
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Jay-Z becomes 1st rapper to be inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame alongside Max Martin, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
US History
US President Donald Trump overturns Obama directive on Transgender rights to use toilets
Famous Deaths
- Ed Garvey, American labor leader (NFL Players Association), dies at 76
- Eni Faleomavaega, American-Samoan politician (3rd Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa), dies at 73
- Fritz Koenig, German sculptor (Sphere at World Trade Center), dies at 92
- John McCormack, Canadian ice hockey player, dies at 91
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About February 22, 2017
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
