Historical Events
- Rodney Redmond scores 107 on debut v Pakistan, his only Test Cricket
Meeting of Interest
US National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger meets Chinese leader Mao Zedong, where the latter jokingly offers to send 10 million Chinese women to the United States
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Robinson, NBA guard (Vancouver Grizzlies)
- Drew Barry, NBA guard (Atlanta Hawks)
- Frank Sanders, NFL wide receiver (Arizona Cardinals)
- Raymond Jackson, NFL defensive back (Buffalo Bills)
About February 17, 1973
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crocodile Rock - Elton John
#1 Song: Blockbuster - Sweet
