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

1982

Thelonious Monk died on February 17, 1982 American jazz pianist and composer, 1917-1982 Sometimes it's to your advantage for people to think you're crazy More quotations from Thelonious Monk

1986

Jiddu Krishnamurti died on February 17, 1986 Indian Theosophist philosopher, wrote The Future of Humanity, Songs of Life, Kingdom Happiness. 1895-1986 Violence is not merely killing another. It is violence when we use a sharp word, when we make a gesture to brush away a person, when we obey because there is fear. So violence isn't merely organized butchery in the name of God, in the name of society or country. Violence is much more subtle, much deeper, and we are inquiring into the very depths of violence. More quotations from Jiddu Krishnamurti

1989

Lefty Gomez died on February 17, 1989 I've got a new invention. It's a revolving bowl for tired goldfish. More quotations from Lefty Gomez

1998

Robert Merrill died on February 17, 1998 American composer and lyricist. 1921-1998 When in doubt, sing loud More quotations from Robert Merrill