Fred Rogers, the beloved children's television host, was born on this date in 1928.

On February 17, 1979, China urged its citizens to report those who opposed the government during the Anti-Spiritual Pollution Campaign, as part of the government's crackdown on dissent.

Toni Morrison, the renowned author and Nobel Laureate, was born on February 18, 1931.

Smokey Robinson, the legendary Motown singer, was born on this date in 1940.

Kurt Cobain, the iconic lead singer of Nirvana, was born on this date in 1967.