Historical Events
Game of Thrones
"Game of Thrones", based on the fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin premieres on HBO
Thor
"Thor", directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman, premieres in Sydney, Australia
Famous Weddings
- Actress and model Torrey Devitto (26) weds actor Paul Wesley (28) in New York
Famous Deaths
- AJ Perez, Filipino teen actor (b. 1993)
- Eric Gross, Austrian-Australian pianist, composer (Na shledanou v Praze (Good-bye in Prague); Moonscape), conductor, and educator (University of Sydney, 1960-91), dies at 84
- Everard Goodman, English real estate developer (Tops Estates), dies at 79
- Michael Sarrazin, Canadian actor (Seduction, They Shoot Horses Don't They), dies at 70
- Nikos Papazoglou, Greek singer and songwriter (b. 1948)
Died in 2011 2011 Highlights
About April 17, 2011
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 13 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: E.T. - Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West
#1 Song: Party Rock Anthem - Lmfao/Lauren Bennett/Goonrock
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