Famous Birthdays
- Danny Ferry, NBA forward (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Doug McMillon
Doug McMillon, American CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (2014-), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Mark Gatiss, English actor and writer
- Tommy Kendall, American race car driver and television personality
Famous Deaths
- Soledad Jiménez, Spanish actress (Kid Galahad, The Phantom of the Range), dies at 92
- Wieland Wagner, German opera director, dies
1966 Highlights
About October 17, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
