February 17, 2024 was the 48th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 318 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Saturday.
If you are trying to learn Japanese then this day of the week in Japanese is Doyōbi.
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Here’s the February calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
February 17 Historical Event(s)
364
Emperor Jovian dies after a reign of eight months. He is found dead in his tent at Tyana (Asia Minor) en route back to Constantinople in suspicious circumstances.
1500
Duke Friedrich and Duke Johann attempt to subdue the peasantry of Dithmarschen, Denmark, in the Battle of Hemmingstedt.
1600
The philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori in Rome for heresy.
1864
American Civil War: The Ship becomes the first submarine to engage and sink a warship, the USS Housatonic.
1913
The Armory Show opens in New York City, displaying works of artists who are to become some of the most influential painters of the early 20th century.
1933
Newsweek magazine is published for the first time.
1965
Project Ranger: The Ranger 8 probe launches on its mission to photograph the Mare Tranquillitatis region of the Moon in preparation for the manned Apollo missions. Mare Tranquillitatis or the “Sea of Tranquility” would become the site chosen for the Apollo 11 lunar landing.
1972
Sales of the Volkswagen Beetle exceed those of the Ford Model-T.
1988
New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Earth Dragon in Chinese astrology.
2003
The London Congestion Charge scheme begins.
Who were born on February 17?
1581
Fausto Poli, Italian Catholic priest (d. 1653)
1887
Leevi Madetoja, Finnish composer (d. 1947)
1917
Abdur Rahman Badawi, Egyptian philosopher (d. 2002)
1938
Buck Trent, American banjo player
1963
Michael Jordan, American basketball player
1970
Tommy Moe, American skier
1972
Ralphie May, American comedian
1972
Taylor Hawkins, American musician (Foo Fighters)
1972
Yuki Isoya, Japanese singer (Judy and Mary)
1984
Kenta Kamakari, Japanese actor and voice actor
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