BLAINE ACT ENDS PROHIBITION
FEBRUARY 17, 1933 : The United States senate passes the Blaine Act which signals the end of prohibition after many dry years.
read more.....TREATY OF GHENT COMES INTO EFFECT
FEBRUARY 17, 1815 : British and American delegates exchange the instruments of ratification for the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812.
read more.....KOSOVO DECLARES INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 17, 2008 : Kosovo's parliament declares independence from Serbia.
read more.....NIXON CHINA TRIP
FEBRUARY 17, 1972 : President Richard M. Nixon departs the White House with his wife, Pat Nixon, on a historic trip to China.
read more.....PHILIPPINES DEVASTATING MUD SLIDE
FEBRUARY 17, 2006 : A massive mudslide occurs in Southern Leyte, Philippines; the official death toll is set at 1,126.
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