February 17th celebrates World Human Spirit Day and Random Act of Kindness Day.
We are now on day 48 out of 365, and have 316 days left of the year.
Today is your lucky day as we have collected some top-notch historical events that all happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day in 1936, the world’s first superhero appeared in a comic strip? “The Phantom” is a costumed crime-fighter who operates from the fictional country of Bangalla.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about February 17th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on February 17 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2017
A potential new continent was discovered in the South Pacific.
Zealandia is 94% underwater but is close to being recognized as its own continent that would include New Zealand.
2014
US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to college students in Jakarta, Indonesia, about the looming threat of Climate Change.
He talked of the urgency needed to address the issue and the dangers of interest groups who willfully deny the dangers it poses.
2010
Casey Neistat uploaded his first-ever YouTube video.
However, he didn’t make his first vlog until March 25, 2013.
1980
Polish mountaineers Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy became the first to ascend Mt. Everest in winter.
The expedition consisted of twenty people, including sherpas, who had no idea whether the attempt was even possible during winter. As a result, they had to completely make up the route as they went along.
1974
A stampede at a soccer match killed forty-nine people in Cairo, Egypt.
The incident happened after the venue for the match was switched to a smaller stadium. Eighty thousand fans rushed in to get their seats at a stadium that could only accommodate 40,000 fans. The stadium’s supports crumbled and 49 died, and more were injured.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Ed Sheeran? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1963
Michael Jordan
American
Basketball Player
Age:
60 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1981
Paris Hilton
American
Media Personality
Age:
42 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1972
Billie Joe Armstrong
American
Singer
Age:
51 years old
Born In:
California, USA
Quotes
Below you’ll find the most popular quotes people have said on February 17th throughout history.
1931
Why does this magnificent applied science which saves work and makes life easier bring us so little happiness? The simple answer runs: Because we have not yet learned to make sensible use of it.
1775
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin
American Polymath
Special Holidays
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here’s a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
World Human Spirit Day
We as humans often go about our lives thinking that all there is – is what we can see around us. Today is World Human Spirit Day and is a day to search deeply within ourselves, explore the unknown, and know we don’t need to have all the answers.
National Random Act of Kindness Day
They say there’s no greater gift than giving, and that’s what Random Act of Kindness Day is all about! So try and find at least one moment today to be kind to a stranger, maybe let their car marge in front of you, donate to a homeless shelter, or help an old lady cross the road!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
There is a town in Nebraska called Monowi with a population of one. The only resident is a woman who is the Mayor, Bartender, and Librarian.
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the same zodiac sign, Aquarius.
Aquarians like to get to the point. They are very blunt and straightforward and will not tolerate any messing around.
For those of you born in February, you have the Amethyst birthstone. Amethyst is a symbol of courage and strong relationships. There was a time in history when only royalty could wear the gem.
If you were lucky enough to be born on Feb 17, you were likely conceived around May 27, the year before.
A baby that is conceived on February 17, 2023, will likely be due around November 10, 2023.
