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October 17 1989
1989: A 6.9 Earthquake originating on the San Andreas Fault caused much damage and killing 63 people in San Francisco. The Earthquake disrupted the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics. It also left the Bay Area without water for a few days. -
The 1970s
- 1973: In an effort to punish Western Countries for aiding Israel during the Yom Kippur War, OPEC decided to cut Oil exports.
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The 1930s
- 1933: Albert Einstein arrived to the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany.
- 1931: Famous Chicago Gangster Al Capone was sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined $80,000 for tax evasion.
- 1933: Albert Einstein arrived to the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany.
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Today in History: October 17
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History With Hilary: October 17 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
On October 17, 1981, the song "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" by Christopher Cross topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks. Wasn't Dudley Moore the most lovable drunk ever?flickr.com -
Playbill News: Today In Theatre History: OCTOBER 17
1888 Broadway premiere of the Gilbert & Sullivan operetta The Yeomen of the Guard.playbill.com
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October 17 Moment of Zen
- The Daily Show: Lady Madonna (2006)
- The Daily Show: Michelle Kosinski (2006)
- The Daily Show: ATF (2002)
- The Daily Show: Stephen Colbert Tap Dance (2001)
- The Daily Show: Indian Dance (2000)
- The Daily Show: The Moment of Zen (2007)
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