Historical Events
- 34th Berlin International Film Festival: "Love Streams" wins the Golden Bear
- Biathletes Eirik Kvalfoss of Norway and West German Peter Angerer finish 2nd & 3rd respectively in the relay at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics; both have complete sets of medals from biathlon events at the Games
Famous Birthdays
- AB de Villiers, South African cricket batsman, captain (114 Tests, 8,765 runs @ 50.66, 22 x 100, HS 278no; 228 ODI, 25 x 100; Northerns CC, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Middlesex CCC), born in Warmbad, South Africa
- Jimmy Jacobs, American professional wrestler (Ring of Honor), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Kenta Kamakari, Japanese actor and seiyuu, born in Osaka, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Lucille Benson, American actress (Halloween II, 1941, Bosom Buddies), dies of liver cancer at 69
About February 17, 1984
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
#1 Song: Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
