17 February in internet history
Things that can be dated to 17 February: the day something was posted, a record that changed hands, an event research has pinned to a date. Every entry links to where it was read.
What is dated to this day17 February
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Punch the Monkey IKEA, which makes the toy, donates thirty-three of them. Wikipedia — Punch (monkey)
Also around this weekWithin three days
These did not happen on 17 February. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.
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The Sonic movie redesign The film is released, three months later than planned. Wikipedia — Sonic the Hedgehog (film)
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Harlem Shake About forty thousand versions exist, watched more than 700 million times between them. Wikipedia — Harlem Shake (meme)
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Jerusalema Der Spiegel reports that Warner Music has begun asking organisations that posted dance videos for licence fees. Wikipedia — Jerusalema (song)
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Jerusalema Dance Challenge It is reported that the song’s label has begun asking organisations for payment for videos of the dance. Wikipedia — Jerusalema (song)
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Goblin mode A doctored news headline, quoting an actress as using the phrase, is posted on Twitter. She says she never said it. Wikipedia — Goblin mode
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All Your Base Are Belong To Us A Newgrounds user called Bad_CRC posts an animated video set to the track. Wired, USA Today and The Guardian all cover it that year. Wikipedia — All your base are belong to us
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The GameStop short squeeze A committee of the United States House of Representatives holds a hearing. Wikipedia — GameStop short squeeze
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Duang A parody of it set to another song is posted on Bilibili. Wikipedia — Duang