October 17th (1941) was a Friday. It's the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 75 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 17th October, 1941
» For the first time in World War II, a German submarine attacks an American ship.
» German troops War crimes of the Wehrmacht Reprisal actions named execute the male population of the villages Kerdyllia in Serres, Greece.
Famous Birthdays on October 17 in 1941
» Earl Thomas Conley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
October 17th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Andrew of Crete (martyr) known as Andrew of Crete
» Catervus
» Ignatius of Antioch
» Marguerite Marie Alacoque (formerly)
» Saint Regulus e.g Rule of Andrew
» Richard Gwyn (martyr) named Richard Gwyn
» October 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Public holidays in Haiti e.g Dessalines Day (Haiti)
» International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (International observance or International)