October 17th (1970) was a Saturday. 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, 1970
» Montreal, Quebec: Quebec Premier known as Vice-Premier and Minister of Labour Pierre Laporte murdered by members of the FLQ terrorist group.
Famous Birthdays on October 17 in 1970
» Anil Kumble, Indian cricketer
» John Mabry, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster
» Blues Saraceno, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (Poison (American band) or Poison)
October 17th Famous Deaths for 1970
» Pierre Laporte, Canadian journalist, lawyer, and politician (b. 1921)
» Vola Vale, American actress (b. 1897)
» Quincy Wright, American political scientist and academic (b. 1890)
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)