What Happened on October 14, 2017

Historical Events

Film & TV History

Producer Harvey Weinstein is expelled by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after historical revelations of sexual harassment and rape

Important Vote

Spanish government says it will impose direct rule on Catalonia after the region voted for independence in a referendum

  • Terrorist bomb attack in a truck in Mogadishu, Somalia leaves at more than 300 dead and hundreds injured

Famous Weddings

Kacey Musgraves

American country singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves (29) weds American country singer-songwriter Ruston Kelly (29) in Tennessee; divorce in 2020

Famous Deaths

  • Richard Wilbur, 2nd US Poet Laureate (Ceremony, Walking to Sleep), dies at 96
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights

About October 14, 2017

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) - Cardi B
  • UK #1 Song: Rockstar - Post Malone Ft. 21 Savage