Historical Events
Theory of Happiness
Albert Einstein's "Theory of Happiness", written as a note for a bellboy instead of a tip in Tokyo in 1922 sells for $1.56 million
Moderate Islam for Saudi Arabia
Crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman vows to return Saudi Arabia to moderate Islam after announcing a $500b independent economic zone
- Dog doping scandal confirmed by officials of Iditarod, Alaskan dog sled race after dogs test positive for a banned substance
Famous Deaths
Fats Domino (1928-2017)
American rhythm & blues piano player, singer, and star of the early rock ’n’ roll era ("Blueberry Hill"; "Blue Monday"; "Walkin' To New Orleans", dies from natural causes at 89
- Robert Guillaume [Williams], American actor (Rafiki- The Lion King, Sports Night, Benson, Soap), dies at 89
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About October 24, 2017
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rockstar - Post Malone ft. 21 Savage
