Michael Jordan History: July 12, 1996 - Michael Jordan signs a NBA contract for 1 year for $25 million March 19, 1995 - Michael Jordan rejoins Chicago Bulls after 17 months, beats Pacers March 18, 1995 - Michael Jordan announces he is ending his 17 month NBA retirement January 8, 1993 - Chicago Bull Michael Jordan scores his 20,000th career point May 20, 1991 - Chicago Bull Michael Jordan, named NBA's MVP March 28, 1990 - Michael Jordan scores 69 points, 4th time he scores 60 points in a game January 25, 1989 - Michael Jordan scores his 10,000th NBA point in his 5th season February 26, 1987 - NBA's Michael Jordan's 58 points is a Chicago Bull record February 25, 1987 - Michael Jordan, scores Chicago Bulls record 58 points in a game May 16, 1985 - Michael Jordan named NBA Rookie of Year February 17, 1961 - Michael Jordan, born in Brooklyn, New York, NBA guard and forward, Chicago Bulls
More Notable Birthdays on February 17:
1971 - Denise Richards, born in Downers Grove, Illinois, actress, fashion model, appeared in 'The World is Not Enough', reality show, 'Denise Richards: It's Complicated'
1925 - Hal Holbrook, born in Cleveland, actor, All the President's Men, Mark Twain
1889 - H. L. Hunt, American Businessman, Texas oil multi-millionaire
1874 - Thomas J. Watson, American Scientist, IBM