Historical Events
- "Cloud Nine" 9th studio album by The Temptations is released (Grammy Award Best Rhythm & Blues Performance by a Duo or Group 1969, Billboard Album of the Year 1969)
Music Recording
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash record an album; it is never released
Famous Birthdays
- David Douillet, French politician & judoka, born in Rouen, France
- David Klingler, American NFL quarterback (Oakland Raiders, Cin Bengals), born in Houston, Texas
- Joel Steed, American NFL nose tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Frankfurt, Germany
- Levon Kirkland, American NFL linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Lamar, South Carolina
- Tuesday Knight, American actress, born in Bentwood, California
Famous Deaths
- (Adolphe) Paul Barbarinan American jazz drummer (King Oliver; Red Allen Sextet; Onward Brass Band), dies while playing his snare drum, marching in a Mardi Gras parade at 69
About February 17, 1969
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everyday People - Sly & The Family Stone
#1 Song: (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice - Amen Corner
