Historical Events
Music Premiere
Giacomo Puccini's opera "Madama Butterfly" premieres at La Scala in Milan, Italy
Famous Birthdays
- Hans Morgenthau, German political philosopher (d. 1980)
- Luis A. Ferré, Puerto Rican industrialist and politician (Governor of Puerto Rico, 1969-73), born in Ponce, Puerto Rico (d. 2003)
1904 Highlights
About February 17, 1904
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
