February 17- This Day in History

By Olipop

  • First color television is demonstrated.

    First color television is demonstrated.
    Called the Baird color TV, its first demonstration was at the Dominion Theatre in London.

  • The first high school auto driving course is offered.

    The first high school auto driving course is offered.
    The course was provided at State College, Pennsylvania.

  • Britain announces its ability to make hydrogen bombs.

    Britain announces its ability to make hydrogen bombs.
    After keeping this hidden, Britain finally tells the world.

  • Michael Jordan is born.

    Michael Jordan is born.
    Yes, one of the most monumental atheletes of all time's life begins.

  • Russia and Peru sign their first trade record.

    Russia and Peru sign their first trade record.
    For the first time ever recorded, these two countries collaborate economically.

  • The third person to recieve an artificial heart recieves the implant.

    The third person to recieve an artificial heart recieves the implant.
    Mr. Haydon died 16 months later at age 59.