What Happened on February 17, 1998

Historical Events

  • Larry Wayne Harris & Bill Levitt arrested for possession of anthrax
  • NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft overtakes Pioneer 10 to become the farthest object from earth in space
  • US Naval Academy cadet Diane Zamora, 20, convicted of capital murder
  • USA Women's Ice Hockey Team beats Canada and wins the first Olympic Gold medal

Famous Deaths

1998 Highlights

About February 17, 1998

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius

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