Day of the year
October 17
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October 17 Zodiac Sign
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Element: Air
diplomaticcharmingfair-mindedsocialbalanced
Birthstone
Opal
Birth Flower
Marigold
Season
Fall
Numerology 9
A number of compassion, completion, and humanitarian spirit.
October 17: This Day in History
- 1777— British General Burgoyne surrendered to American forces at Saratoga, a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
- 1933— Albert Einstein arrived in the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany, joining the Institute for Advanced Study.
- 1945— Juan Perón was released from prison in Argentina, returning to power backed by popular demonstrations.
- 1989— The Loma Prieta earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area during a World Series game, killing 63 people.
Famous Birthdays on October 17
- Arthur Miller (1915) — playwright and author of Death of a Salesman
- Rita Hayworth (1918) — actress and dancer
- Evel Knievel (1938) — motorcycle stuntman
- Eminem (1972) — rapper and producer
- Wyclef Jean (1969) — musician and former Fugees member
What Happens on October 17?
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Did You Know? October 17 Fun Facts
- The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake was broadcast live during Game 3 of the World Series, making it one of the most witnessed natural disasters in history.
- Eminem's album The Marshall Mathers LP sold nearly two million copies in its first week, setting a record at the time.
- The Battle of Saratoga convinced France to ally with the American colonists, providing critical military support.
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