February 17
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.
People: Michael Jordan
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1. Michael Jordan - Biography - National Basketball Association (NBA)2. Michael Jordan - Biography - Biography.comFebruary 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.
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1. Huey P. Newton - The Black Panther Party - The National Park ServiceLink copied!
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