Historical Events
- Exoplanet Alpha Centauri Bb discovered orbiting Alpha Centauri announced (later thought to be a false finding)
Sports History
Lance Armstrong loses a host of endorsements in the wake of his doping scandal
- Tens of thousands protest against austerity measures in Greece
Famous Deaths
- Stanford Robert Ovshinsky, American inventor and scientist, dies from prostate cancer at 89
- Sylvia Maria Kristel, Dutch actress, dies from throat and liver cancer at 60
About October 17, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: One More Night - Maroon 5
#1 Song: Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia/Martin
