What are the important events that happened on October 17, 1970? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
October 17, 1970: Facts & Myths About This Day
October 17, 1970 is the 290th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 75 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 4, 1970 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 416,160 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaenneacontagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $4,521.75. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Dog is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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October 17, 1970 Historical Events
- 1970 –Montreal, Quebec: Quebec Vice-Premier and Minister of Labour Pierre Laporte murdered by members of the FLQ terrorist group.
Who were born on October 17, 1970?
- 1970 –Anil Kumble, Indian cricketer
- 1970 –Blues Saraceno, American guitarist
- 1970 –John Mabry, American baseball player
- 1970 –Shauna O'Brien, American model and actress
Who died on October 17, 1970?
- 1970 –Pierre Laporte, Vice-Premier of Quebec (assassinated) (b. 1921)
- 1970 –Vola Vale, American actress (b. 1897)
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