Birthdays occurring on October, 17

1915

Arthur Miller was born on October 17, 1915 American playwright, 1915-2005 Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets. More quotations from Arthur Miller

1919

Zhao Ziyang was born on October 17, 1919 Chinese politician and minister, Chinese Communist leader, 1919-2005 Communists should be the first to be concerned about other people and country and the last to enjoy themselves. More quotations from Zhao Ziyang

1919

Rita Hayworth was born on October 17, 1919 American motion-picture actress and dancer, who rose to glamorous stardom in the 1940s and 50s. 1919-1987 All I wanted was just what everybody else wants, you know, to be loved. More quotations from Rita Hayworth

Deaths occurring on October, 17

1586

Sir Philip Sidney died on October 17, 1586 English statesman, 1554-1586 If you neglect your work, you will dislike it; if you do it well, you will enjoy it More quotations from Sir Philip Sidney

1705

Ninon de Lenclos died on October 17, 1705 French courtesan, Her beauty and wit attracted famous men of the day; wrote La Coquette Vengee (1659). 1620-1705 A man is given the choice between loving women and understanding them More quotations from Ninon de Lenclos

1897

Charles A. Dana died on October 17, 1897 American journalist, 1819-1897 Fight for your opinions, but do not believe that they contain the whole truth or the only truth. More quotations from Charles A. Dana