Historical Events
Television Premiere
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" premieres on NBC
- American pair Meryl Davis and Charlie White win the first Olympic gold medal for the US in ice dance at the Sochi Winter Games
- Belarus takes the aerials double at the Sochi Winter Olympics when Anton Kushnir wins the men's event; Alla Tsuper claims the women's section
- Belarusian biathlete Darya Domracheva wins her 3rd gold medal of the Sochi Winter Olympics in the mass start; also wins individual and pursuit gold
Event of Interest
US Secretary of State John Kerry claims climate change requires urgent action and that only a small "window of time" remained open
2014 History
Famous Deaths
- Bob Casale, (aka Bob 2), American new wave rock musician (Devo - "Whip It!"), and record producer, dies from heart failure at 61
About February 17, 2014
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Family Day (Canada), Washington's Birthday (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dark Horse - Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J
#1 Song: Rather Be - Clean Bandit Ft. Jess Glynne
