What happend on 17th February

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1959

The first weather satellite, Vanguard 2, was launched to measure cloud-cover distribution.

1958

Pope Pius XII declares Saint Clare of Assisi (1193~1253) the patron saint of television

1957

A fire at an elderly home in Warrenton, Missouri kills 72 people.

1955

Christian Pineau becomes Prime Minister of France

1947

Propaganda: The Voice of America begins to transmit radio broadcasts into the Soviet Union.

1944

World War II: Battle of Eniwetok Atoll begins. The battle ended in an American victory on February 22.

1933

The Blaine Act ends Prohibition in the United States.

1933

The magazine Newsweek is published for the first time.

1924

In Miami, Florida, Johnny Weissmuller sets a new world record in the 100-yard freestyle swimming competition with a time of 52-2/5 seconds.

1913

The Armory Show opens in New York City. It displays works of artists who are to become some of the most influential painters of the early 20th century.