Famous Birthdays
- Tom Lowry, cricketer New Zealand cricketer (NZ batsman in seven Tests & their 1st Test captain), born in Fernhill, New Zealand (d. 1976)
1898 Highlights
About February 17, 1898
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
