February 17th - Moment in World History
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Significant events1863 - The International Red Cross was formed in Geneva, Switzerland 1867 - The first ship passes through the Suez Canal 2003 - The London Congestion Charge scheme begins
Births1929 - Patricia Routledge, UK actress 1934 - Barry Humphries, Australian actor 1940 - Gene Pitney, American singer (d. 2006) 1953 - Norman Pace, UK comedian with Hale and Pace 1963 - Michael Jordan, US basketball player 1981: Paris Hilton, US heiress / “model”
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