Historical Events
- Two Long Island Rail Road trains collide head-on, killing 32 near Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York
Famous Birthdays
- Rickey Medlocke, American rock guitarist, vocalist, and drummer (Blackfoot, 1969-97 - "Highway Song"' "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme"; Lynyrd Skynyrd, 1971-72 and 1996-present), born in Jackson, Florida
Famous Weddings
David Attenborough
Natural history broadcaster David Attenborough (24) weds Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel
1950 Highlights
About February 17, 1950
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
