Historical Events
- A massive mudslide occurs in Southern Leyte, Philippines; the official death toll is set at 1,126.
Famous Deaths
- Bill Cowsill, American singer & musician (The Cowsills - "Hair"; "The Rain, The Park, And Other Thing"), dies of emphysema at 58
- Ray Barretto, American percussionist and Latin jazz bandleader (Charanga Moderna - "El Watusi"), dies at 76
2006 Highlights
About February 17, 2006
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Check On It - Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug
#1 Song: Thunder In My Heart Again - Meck Ft. Leo Sayer
