Today in History: Jimmy Fallon makes his debut as host of NBC’s ‘Tonight Show’

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Original Load Date Feb. 17, 2026, 6 a.m.
Last Updated Feb. 17, 2026, 6 a.m.
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Today is Tuesday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2026. There are 317 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 17, 2014, Jimmy Fallon made his debut as host of NBC’s “Tonight Show,” taking over from Jay Leno. Also on this date: In 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie b...