Historical Events
Music History
Carl Gottlieb's movie "Caveman", starring Ringo Starr, Shelley Long, Barbara Bach, Dennis Quaid, Jack Gilford, and John Matuszak premieres
- New York Islander Dennis Potvin's 3 playoff power-play goals vs Edmonton Oilers tie NHL record
- Ranger's Anders Hedberg is 2nd to score on a Stanley Cup penalty shot
Famous Birthdays
- Hanna Pakarinen, Finnish singer, born in Lappeenranta, Finland
- Ryan Raburn, American baseball player, born in Tampa, Florida
About April 17, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Holidays: Good Friday (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss On My List - Daryl Hall John Oates
#1 Song: Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz
