The Earthquake That Stopped the World Series
On October 17, 1989, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Bay Area during the World Series pregame show — live in front of millions of viewers.
On October 17
The Queen Switches On the Atomic Age
On October 17, 1956, Queen Elizabeth II opened Calder Hall in Cumbria — the world's first commercial nuclear power station.
The Surrender That Won America an Ally
On October 17, 1777, British General Burgoyne surrendered his entire army at Saratoga — the victory that convinced France to join America's fight.