Historical Events
- 1st live orchestra on a US commercial network since 1954 (National Symphony)
- Robin Yount is 1st to have 2 4-hit games in a World Series
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Nick Riewoldt, Australian rules footballer
Famous Weddings
Robert Goulet
American singer and actor Robert Goulet (48) weds his Macedonian business partner and manager, artist, and writer Vera Novak in Las Vegas, Nevada
Famous Deaths
- Alain de Rothschild, French banker (Banque Rothschild), dies at 72
- Peterus van Doorne, Dutch industrialist, dies at 47
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About October 17, 1982
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jack & Diane - John Cougar
#1 Song: Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club
