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Detroit right wing Gordie Howe scores his 100th career NHL goal and adds an assist in a 2-1 Red Wings' victory over the Canadiens, in Montreal, Quebec
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- Lou Ann Barton, American blues singer, born in Fort Worth, Texas
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- Nikoghayos Fadeyi Tigranyan, Armenian composer, dies at 94
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About February 17, 1951
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
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