February 17 marks notable historical events, including in 1992 when serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer received a life sentence for 15 murders. The date also saw the election of Thomas Jefferson as president in 1801 following a House tie. Additionally, the International Committee for the Relief of Wounded Combatants, later known as the Red Cross, was founded in 1863. The day is remembered for other milestones such as the Supreme Court ruling in 1964 regarding congressional districts and Kosovo's declaration of independence in 2008.
On February 17, 1992, Jeffrey Dahmer was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of 15 counts of first-degree murder, marking a pivotal moment in criminal justice history.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Wesberry v. Sanders on February 17, 1964, that congressional districts must have roughly equal populations, a crucial decision for electoral fairness.
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