Historical Events
- Netherlands & Scilly Islands sign peace treaty (war of 1651)
- Pulitzer prize awarded to Larry McMurtry for "Lonesome Dove"
Famous Deaths
- Bessie Head, Botswana writer (When Rain Clouds Gather, Maru, A Question of Power), dies at 49
- Paul Costello, American rower (Olympic gold double sculls 1920, 24, 28), dies at 86
- Teddy Kotick, American jazz double bassist (Phil Woods; Charlie Parker; Bill Evans), dies of a brain tumor at 57
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About April 17, 1986
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 38 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss - Prince And The Revolution
#1 Song: A Different Corner - George Michael
