Historical Events
- NY Nets move from Comack to Island Garden, Hempstead NY
- Plastic Ono Band's "Cold Turkey" is released in UK
- Soyuz 7 returns to Earth
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Pupunu, NFL tight end (San Diego Chargers)
Ernie Els (54 years old)
South African golfer (US Open 1994, 97; British Open 2002, 12), born in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Joe Courtney, NBA forward (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Rick Mercer, Canadian comedian
- Wood Harris, American actor
- Wyclef Jean, Haitian-American rapper and singer-songwriter, born in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti
About October 17, 1969
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations
#1 Song: I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Bobby Gentry
