Historical Events
Music Premiere
Irving Berlin and Moss Hart's musical "Face the Music" opens at the New Amsterdam Theatre, NYC; runs for 165 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Charles "Buck" Trent, American banjoist and singer (Hee Haw), born in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Franz Gailliard, Belgian painter and graphic artist (Egina), dies at 70
1932 Highlights
About February 17, 1932
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
