Other Notable Events for October 17

History & Quotes / October 17, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1931, gangster Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion. It took jurors four days to decide whether the mobster had cheated the Internal Revenue Service out of $215,000.

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Notable Birthdays for October 17

History & Quotes / October 17, 2024

Those born on this day include:

- Jupiter Hammon, America's first published Black poet, in 1711
- Pope John Paul I in 1912
- writer Arthur Miller in 1915
- actor Rita Hayworth in 1918
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 17, 2024

Today is Thursday, Oct. 17, the 291st day of 2024 with 75 to follow.

The moon is full. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and ...Read More

This Day in History, October 17

History & Quotes / October 17, 2024

On October 17th, 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 16, 2024

A thought for the day: If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert. -- Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion

Other Notable Events for October 16

History & Quotes / October 16, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1701, Yale University was founded.

In 1793, following her conviction for treason, French Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, was beheaded on the Place de la ...Read More