Historical Events
- Commencement of Sri Lanka's 1st Test Cricket match, v England
Famous Birthdays
- Adriano, Brazilian footballer, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Brian Bruney, American baseball player, born in Astoria, Oregon
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt, American actor and filmmaker (Third Rock From the Sun, Inception), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Lee Strasberg, Austrian acting coach and actor (The Godfather: Part II, Somewhere in the Night), dies at 80
- Nestor Chylak, American baseball umpire (b. 1922)
- Thelonious Monk, American jazz pianist and composer (Straight, No Chaser; 'Round Midnight), dies of a stroke at 64
1982 Highlights
About February 17, 1982
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
