Famous Birthdays
- Tom Lowry, New Zealand cricket batsman (7 Tests, 2 x 50s; first NZ Test captain), President NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Association 1951-65, born in Fernhill, New Zealand (d. 1976)
1898 Highlights
About February 17, 1898
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius