Famous Quote For October 17
"Wherever the real power in a Government lies, there is the danger of oppression."
James Madison, 1788
October 17 Birthdays
 
1972 - Eminem
1988 - Simply Nailogical
1990 - Carli Bybel
1986 - Chris Motionless
1990 - Scarlett Moffatt
1993 - Witney Carson
1996 - Nikan Nadim
1994 - NoahJ456
1983 - Felicity Jones
2002 - BeautyNezz
1958 - Alan Jackson
1995 - Queen Sails
1988 - Dami Im
1992 - Jacob Artist
1992 - Vanessa Garitano
1996 - Holly H
1985 - Max Irons
1956 - Mae Jemison
1996 - Kasper Tait
1981 - Holly Holm
1968 - Ziggy Marley
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October 17 History
 

2006 - The United States population reaches 300 million.

1979 - Mother Teresa of India, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

1931 - Gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion, the downfall of one of the most notorious criminals of the 1920s

1871 - President Grant suspends writ of habeas corpus.

1604 - Kepler's Star: German astronomer Johannes Kepler observes a supernova in the constellation Ophiuchus.

This Day In Business

1965 - The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair ends after two years - the fair featured American Industrial advancements.
This Day In Entertainment

1967 - "Hair" premieres on Broadway
This Day In Geography

1829 - Delaware River & Chesapeake Bay Canal formally opened
This Day In Sports

1989 - Before game 3 of World Series, earthquake hits San Francisco delaying A's & Giants

October 17th Holiday

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - Promotes the goal to end poverty on a global scale and honors those that are victims of poverty, hunger, violence and fear.

Today's Birthday Trivia

She made her acting debut in the feature film The Heartbreak Kid, starring Ben Stiller and Malin Akerman. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

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