Today in History for 17th October 1970

Historical Events

Events 1 - 1 of 1

- Anwar Sadat sworn in as president of Egypt

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 6 of 6

- Anil Kumble, cricketer (great Indian leg-spinner since 1990)
- Jean-Paul de Young, soccer player (FC Utrecht)
- John Mabry, Wilmington DE, outfielder (St Louis Cardinals)
- Marciano Vink, soccer player (Genoa/PSV)
- Shauna O'Brien, Pasco Wash, actress (Showgirls)
- Tasha Tsang, Saskatoon Saskatchwan, rower (Olympics-96)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 2 of 2

- Pierre Laporte, Vice-Premier of Quebec (assassinated) (b. 1921)
- Vola Vale, American actress (b. 1897)

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