Birthdays occurring on February, 17

1954

Rene Russo was born on February 17, 1954 There is so much more than that little space from 14 to 40. And if you cut that off and begin to believe that you are not good past a certain age, then you end up scared and insecure and afraid. That is definitely NOT beautiful. More quotations from Rene Russo

1962

Lou Diamond Phillips was born on February 17, 1962 Although a lot of pain for a little screen time; Shaving legs, waxing eyebrows, high heels, trying to put on a bra, losing weight because women's clothes are SO revealing - Ladies you have my respect. More quotations from Lou Diamond Phillips

1963

Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 American NBA basketball player, widely considered to be the greatest player in the history of the game, b.1963 Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. More quotations from Michael Jordan

Deaths occurring on February, 17

1600

Giordano Bruno died on February 17, 1600 It is proof of a base and low mind for one to wish to think with the masses or majority, merely because the majority is the majority. Truth does not change because it is, or is not, believed by a majority of the people. More quotations from Giordano Bruno

1673

Moliere died on February 17, 1673 French actor and playwright. One of the greatest French comedic writers, 1622-1673 It's true Heaven forbids some pleasures, but a compromise can usually be found. More quotations from Moliere

1847

William Collins died on February 17, 1847 It seems only yesterday I used to believe there was nothing under my skin but light. If you cut me, I would shine. But now when I fall upon the sidewalks of life, I skin my knees. I bleed. More quotations from William Collins

1854

Lamennais died on February 17, 1854 French priest and political writer, 1782-1854 Even if women were immortal, they could never foresee their last lover More quotations from Lamennais

1856

Heinrich Heine died on February 17, 1856 German poet and writer, 1797-1856 Wherever they burn books they will also, in the end, burn human beings. More quotations from Heinrich Heine