Historical Events
- "Rockabye Hamlet" opens at Minskoff Theater NYC for 7 performances
- Macau adopts constitution (Organic Law of Macau)
- NZ scores their 1st innings win in Test Cricket, v India
Event of Interest
Richard Hadlee takes 7-23 New Zealand v India, his 1st match-winning spell
Richard Hadlee
Famous Birthdays
- Kelly Carlson, American actress
- Scott Williamson, American baseball player
Famous Deaths
- Jean Servais, Belgian actor (Le Plaisir, Every Man is My Enemy), dies from heart failure at 65
1976 Highlights
About February 17, 1976
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius