What happened this day in history October 17, 1977

What are the important events that happened on October 17, 1977? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 17, 1977: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 17, 1977 is the 290th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 75 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 4, 1977 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 4,098,240 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 Half dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $7,947.00. (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.

Snake is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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October 17, 1977 Historical Events

  • 1977
    German Autumn: Four days after it is hijacked, Lufthansa Flight 181 lands in Mogadishu, Somalia, where a team of German GSG 9 commandos later rescues all remaining hostages on board.

Who were born on October 17, 1977?

  • 1977
    Alimi Ballard, American actor
  • 1977
    André Villas-Boas, Portuguese football manager
  • 1977
    Bryan Bertino, American film director and screenwriter
  • 1977
    Dudu Aouate, Israeli footballer

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