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Famous Quote For October 17

"Wherever the real power in a Government lies, there is the danger of oppression."

James Madison, 1788

October 17 Birthdays

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Simply Nailogical

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October 17 History

2006 - The United States population reaches 300 million.

1979 - Mother Teresa of India, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

1931 - Gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion, the downfall of one of the most notorious criminals of the 1920s

1871 - President Grant suspends writ of habeas corpus.

1604 - Kepler's Star: German astronomer Johannes Kepler observes a supernova in the constellation Ophiuchus.

This Day In Business

1965 - The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair ends after two years - the fair featured American Industrial advancements.

This Day In Entertainment

1967 - "Hair" premieres on Broadway

This Day In Geography

1829 - Delaware River & Chesapeake Bay Canal formally opened

This Day In Sports

1989 - Before game 3 of World Series, earthquake hits San Francisco delaying A's & Giants

October 17th Holiday

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - Promotes the goal to end poverty on a global scale and honors those that are victims of poverty, hunger, violence and fear.

Today's Birthday Trivia

He attended a couple of years of college but never finished, deciding to go into acting instead. He became the host of Food Network's Cupcake Wars in 2016. Who is he?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

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