Historical Events
Around the World in 80 Days
"Around the World in 80 Days", based on the book by Jules Verne, directed by Michael Anderson and starring David Nivon and Cantinflas, premieres in New York
Sports History
Chess "Game of the Century": 13-year-old Bobby Fischer defeats 1953 U.S. Champion Donald Byrne in the Rosenwald Memorial Tournament at the Marshall Chess Club in New York City
- England's 1st large scale nuclear power station opens
- Pakistan defeat Australia by nine wickets at 1st attempt
Famous Birthdays
- Fred Hickman, American sports broadcaster (CNN, TBS, YES Network, ESPN; NY Sports Emmy Award 2004), born in Springfield, Illinois (d. 2022)
Mae Jemison (67 years old)
1st African American woman in space (STS 47), born in Decatur, Alabama
- Robin LO Linschoten, Dutch ass. secretary of Social Affairs (VVD)
Famous Deaths
- Anne Crawford, British film actress (Knights of the Round Table), dies of leukemia at 35
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About October 17, 1956
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Woman In Love - Frankie Laine
