Historical Events
- "Late Nite Comic" closes at Ritz Theater NYC after 4 performances
- 1st indoor World Series game (Minnesota Metrodome)
Event of Interest
US First Lady Nancy Reagan undergoes a modified radical mastectomy
Famous Birthdays
- Bea Alonzo, Filipina actress
- Jarosław Fojut, Polish footballer
Famous Deaths
- Abdul Malek Ukil, Bangladeshi politician (b. 1925)
- Roderich Menzel, Czech tennis player (French Open singles 1938 runner-up; US Open mixed doubles 1935 runner-up), dies at 80
- Ruby Dandridge [Ruby Jean Butler], American actress (Father of the Bride), dies at 87
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About October 17, 1987
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lost In Emotion - Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam
#1 Song: You Win Again - Bee Gees
