Historical Events
- 1st high school auto driving course offered (State College, Pennsylvania)
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Bates, British actor (Zorba the Greek; An Unmarried Woman; The Rose), born in Allestree, Derby, England (d. 2003)
- Barry Humphries, Australian Tony Award-winning comedian, actor and author known for his stage alter egos (Dame Edna Everage, Sir Les Patterson), born in Melbourne, Victoria (d. 2023) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Albert I, King of Belgium (1909-34), dies at 58
- Siegbert Tarrasch, German chess player, chess writer, and chess teacher, dies at 71
1934 Highlights
About February 17, 1934
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
