Historical Events
- American short-story writer George Saunders wins the Man Booker Prize for his first novel "Lincoln in the Bardo"
Event of Interest
George Soros announces he has donated $18 billion to his grantmaking network the Open Society Foundations
- Islamic State headquarters Raqqa declared under full control of US-led alliance by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) spokesman Talal Sello after 4 months of fighting
Event of Interest
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declares city of Marawi "liberated" from militants
Famous Deaths
- Danielle Darrieux, French stage and screen actress (Alexander the Great; Mayerling; 8 Women), dies due to injuries from a fall at 100
- Gordon Downie, Canadian rock musician (The Tragically Hip), dies of glioblastoma at 53
- Ingvar Lidholm, Swedish composer (Toccata e Canto), dies at 95
- Julian May, American sci-fi author (Golden Torc, Magnificat), dies at 86
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About October 17, 2017
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) - Cardi B
#1 Song: Rockstar - Post Malone Ft. 21 Savage
