Today in History for 17th October 1972
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Historical Events
Events 1 - 3 of 3
- 1st time Islanders shut-out-5-0 vs Penguins
- Bob Randall's "6 Rooms Riv Vu," premieres in NYC
- Chuck Berry's "My Ding-a-ling," is #1
Famous Birthdays
Birthdays 1 - 5 of 5
- Eminem [Marshall Bruce Mathers III], Saint Joseph, Missouri, rapper and movie star ('The Real Slim Shady', 'Stan' and '8 Mile')
- Joe McEwing, American baseball player
- Tarkan, Turkish singer
- Vicki Goetze, Michicot WI, LPGA golfer (1995 British Open-12th)
- Wyclef Jean, Haitian-born singer
Famous Deaths
Deaths 1 - 3 of 3
- Billy Williams, American singer (b. 1910)
- Prince George of Yugoslavia (b. 1887)
- Turk Broda, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1914)
