Historical Events
- 1st class postage rises from 20 cents to 22 cents
- 1st day/night game at the MCG, Australia v England
Daytona 500
27th Daytona 500: After taking pole at then-record speed of 205.114 mph Bill Elliott dominates race leading 136 of 200 laps
- 3rd person to receive an artificial heart (Murray Haydon)
Event of Interest
Colombian drug lord the 'Godmother of Cocaine' Griselda Blanco arrested in Irvine, California - later convicted and serves 15 years for manufacturing and distributing cocaine [1]
- Dutch speed skater Hein Vergeer becomes World Allround champion
Sports History
Panamanian jockey Laffit Pincay Jr is third to ride 6,000 winners; wins aboard Doria's Delight in the 5th race at Santa Anita Park
Famous Birthdays
- Anne Curtis, Filipino actress and commercial model
Famous Deaths
- Wanda Perry, actress (Roberta, Death of a Salesman), dies at 67
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About February 17, 1985
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Careless Whisper - Wham! Featuring George Michael
#1 Song: I Know Him So Well - Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson
