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February 17

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February 17, 1963

Michael Jordan Born

Born February 17, 1963, Michael Jordan won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and five MVP awards. He transcended basketball to become a global cultural icon and successful businessman, becoming the first athlete billionaire.

Sources
1. Michael Jordan - Biography - National Basketball Association (NBA)2. Michael Jordan - Biography - Biography.com
February 17, 1942

Huey Newton Born

Huey Percy Newton was born on February 17, 1942, in Monroe, Louisiana. In 1966, he co-founded the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense with Bobby Seale in Oakland, California, creating one of the most influential organizations of the Black Power movement.

Sources
1. Huey P. Newton - The Black Panther Party - The National Park Service

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