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
 
Eminem 1972
Simply Nailogical 1988
Carli Bybel 1990
Chris Motionless 1986
Scarlett Moffatt 1990
Witney Carson 1993
Nikan Nadim 1996
NoahJ456 1994
Felicity Jones 1983
BeautyNezz 2002
Alan Jackson 1958
Queen Sails 1995
Dami Im 1988
Jacob Artist 1992
Vanessa Garitano 1992
Holly H 1996
Max Irons 1985
Mae Jemison 1956
Kasper Tait 1996
Holly Holm 1981
Ziggy Marley 1968
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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

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Today's Birthday Horoscope

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