Birthdays occurring on February, 17

1966

Luc Robitaille was born on February 17, 1966 NHL left wing (NY Rangers, Pitts Penguins), b.1966 It's whoever makes the best decisions, character-wise, and the team that treats its players the best that's going to win. It's not about overspending anymore. That's why I believe (the Kings can win). More quotations from Luc Robitaille

1971

Denise Richards was born on February 17, 1971 American actress, b.1971 The Internet's been so great, and it's so nice to have fans do nice, elaborate websites, but I think the downside is some of the things... for real fans to go on and see that 90 percent of the information isn't true or to see pictures that aren't really me, or for them to be able to sell these things, that's one of the downsides, I think. More quotations from Denise Richards

1972

Billie Joe Armstrong was born on February 17, 1972 American singer and musician (Green Day), b.1972 "Hey you wanna have sex and get married? ok then..." "that works every time!" More quotations from Billie Joe Armstrong

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