Historical Events
- "1st" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC for 37 performances
- NBA NY Knick Bill Cartwright, ties record of 19 of 19 free throws
Famous Birthdays
- Coyote [Nathaniel] Peterson, American YouTube personality (Brave Wilderness), born in Newbury, Ohio
- Sarah Harding, British pop singer (Girls Aloud - “Sound of the Underground,” “Love Machine), born in Ascot, England (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Bob Eberly [Eberle], American big band singer (Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra), dies of a heart attack at 65 [1]
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About November 17, 1981
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie
