What happened this day in history February 17, 1948

What are the important events that happened on February 17, 1948? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 17, 1948: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 17, 1948 is the 48th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 318 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 4, 1948 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘tetracontaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $25,628.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rat is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on February 17, 1948?

  • 1948
    Don Scardino, American television director and actor
  • 1948
    José José, Mexican singer and actor
  • 1948
    Rick Majerus, American basketball coach

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