February 17th (1949) was a Thursday. It's the 45th day of the year (46th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 320 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 17th February, 1949
» Chaim Weizmann begins his term as the first President of Israel.
Famous Birthdays on February 17 in 1949
» Fred Frith, English guitarist and songwriter (Henry Cow, Art Bears, Massacre (experimental band) called Massacre and Skeleton Crew (band) e.g Skeleton Crew)
February 17th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Servite Order named Seven Founders of the Servite Order