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Friday, October 17th 2025

Events:

1860   The first British Open Golf Championship

1931   Gangster Al Capone is convicted of income tax evasion.

1933   Scientist Albert Einstein flees Nazi Germany and moves to the US.

1937   Donald Duck's three nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, first appear in a comic strip.

1979   Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Famous Birthdays:

1918   Rita Hayworth (Actress)

1938   Evil Knievel (Daredevil)

1958   Alan Jackson (Country Singer)

1963   Norm McDonald (Comedian)

1969   Ernie Els (Golfer)

1972   Eminem (Rapper)

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