Did you know that February 17, 1923 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
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-- days-- hours-- minutes-- secondsThis year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 101st birthday on Saturday. How was your 101st birthday? Is it fun? We wish you good memories on your birthday. Celebrating a festive birthday party with family and friends, getting gifts and surprises will certainly make you happier.
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We have calculated your birthday for the next 10 years. It's going to be a fun time to celebrate with family and friends. You'll get lots of gifts, too! There are 296 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 102 years old. There have been 36960 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 12320 days, which is equivalent to 33.75 years. You spent 33.42% of your life sleeping!
Year | Day | Your Age |
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2025 | Monday | 102 Years Old |
2026 | Tuesday | 103 Years Old |
2027 | Wednesday | 104 Years Old |
2028 | Thursday | 105 Years Old |
2029 | Saturday | 106 Years Old |
2030 | Sunday | 107 Years Old |
2031 | Monday | 108 Years Old |
2032 | Tuesday | 109 Years Old |
2033 | Thursday | 110 Years Old |
2034 | Friday | 111 Years Old |
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on February 17
If you are born on February 17, 1923 your birthstone is amethyst. Because of its unique purple color, it is often associated with royalty and wisdom. It is also said that if you wear it, it will bring balance, temperance, and restraint into your life.
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on February 17
Year | Name |
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1996 | Sasha Pieterse, South African-American actress and singer-songwriter |
1996 | Sebastian Aho, Swedish ice hockey player |
1998 | Devin White, American football player |
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Year | Name |
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1988 | John M. Allegro, English archaeologist and scholar (b. 1923) |
1988 | Karpoori Thakur, Indian educator and politician, 11th Chief Minister of Bihar (b. 1924) |
1989 | Lefty Gomez, American baseball player (b. 1908) |
1990 | Jean-Marc Boivin, French mountaineer, skier, and pilot (b. 1951) |
1994 | Randy Shilts, American journalist and author (b. 1951) |
1998 | Ernst Jünger, German soldier, philosopher, and author (b. 1895) |
2003 | Steve Bechler, American baseball player (b. 1979) |
2004 | José López Portillo, Mexican lawyer and politician, 51st President of Mexico (b. 1920) |
2005 | Dan O'Herlihy, Irish-American actor (b. 1919) |
2005 | Omar Sívori, Argentinian footballer and manager (b. 1935) |
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on February 17
Year | Event |
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1995 | The Cenepa War between Peru and Ecuador ends on a ceasefire brokered by the UN. |
1996 | In Philadelphia, world champion Garry Kasparov beats the Deep Blue supercomputer in a chess match. |
1996 | NASA's Discovery Program begins as the NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft lifts off on the first mission ever to orbit and land on an asteroid, 433 Eros. |
1996 | The 8.2 Mw Biak earthquake shakes the Papua province of eastern Indonesia with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). A large tsunami followed, leaving one-hundred sixty-six people dead or missing and 423 injured. |
2006 | A massive mudslide occurs in Southern Leyte, Philippines; the official death toll is set at 1,126. |
2008 | Kosovo declares independence from Serbia. |
2011 | Arab Spring: In Bahrain, security forces launch a deadly pre-dawn raid on protesters in Pearl Roundabout in Manama; the day is locally known as Bloody Thursday. |
2011 | Arab Spring: Libyan protests against Muammar Gaddafi's regime begin. |
2015 | Eighteen people are killed and 78 injured in a stampede at a Mardi Gras parade in Haiti. |
2016 | Military vehicles explode outside a Turkish Armed Forces barracks in Ankara, Turkey, killing at least 29 people and injuring 61 others. |
In 1923, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, John is the most used. A total of 57,469 baby boys were named John in 1923. The rest were named Robert, William, James and Charles. While the popular baby girl name in 1923 was Mary. There were 71,635 baby girls named Mary that year. While the rest were named Dorothy, Helen, Margaret and Betty. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
Florida Man is a meme that originated in 2013. It's applied to anyone who commits a strange or insane crime. The meme is often attributed to Florida, though it can also refer to other states. It became a popular challenge on internet and social media called #FloridaManChallenge. To find out what florida man did on February 17, 1923, type the phrase "florida man February 17, 1923" into your favorite search engine. You will find a lot of news related to Florida Man that you can share on your social media accounts.
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