Historical Events
Event of Interest
Anwar Sadat sworn in as the 3rd President of Egypt
Famous Birthdays
- Anil Kumble, cricketer (great Indian leg-spinner since 1990)
- Jean-Paul de Young, soccer player (FC Utrecht)
- John Mabry, outfielder (St Louis Cardinals), born in Wilmington, Delaware
- Marciano Vink, soccer player (Genoa/PSV)
- Shauna O'Brien, Pasco Wash, actress (Showgirls)
- Tasha Tsang, Canadian rower (Olympic silver 1996), born in Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Famous Deaths
- Pierre Laporte, Vice-Premier of Quebec (assassinated) (b. 1921)
- Vola Vale, American actress (b. 1897)
1970 Highlights
About October 17, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be There - Jackson 5
#1 Song: Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
