February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It is often associated with various observances and events, including National Random Acts of Kindness Day in the United States, which encourages people to perform acts of kindness for others. Historically, February 17 has seen significant events, such as the founding of New Orleans in 1718. Additionally, it is the birthday of notable figures like Michael Jordan, the famous basketball player, born in 1963, and Edna St. Vincent Millay, the American poet, born in 1892.