February 17
What happened on this day:
1621 Miles Standish becomes commander of Plymouth colony.
1867 The first ship passes through the Suez Canal.
1933 Newsweek is published for the first time
1959 First weather satellite is launched
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Famous Birthdays:
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1836 Jim Brown : Football Player
1843 Montgomery Ward : Retailer
1954 Rene Russo : Movie Actress
1963 Michael Jordan : Pro Basketball Player
1963 Larry the Cable Guy : Comic
1972 Denise Richards : Movie Actress
1974 Bryan White : Singer
1981 Paris Hilton : Hotel Heiress
