Historical Events
Music Premiere
Musical revue "Oh, Coward!" featuring the songs of Noël Coward, opens at the Helen Hayes Theater, NYC; runs for 56 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Finch, Australian cricket batsman (5 Tests, 2 x 50; captain Men's T20 World Cup 2021; record score T20I 172 2018; Victoria) and broadcaster (Fox Sports, Network 7), born in Colac, Australia
- Nani, Portuguese football player
Famous Deaths
- Alan Hewitt, actor (Det Brennan-My Favorite Martian), dies at 71
- Georges Besse, French president-director of Renault, murdered
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About November 17, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Human - The Human League
#1 Song: Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun') - Berlin
