Historical Events
1st British Golf Open
1st British Open Men's Golf, Prestwick GC: Willie Park Sr. wins inaugural event by 2 strokes from fellow Scot Tom Morris Sr
Famous Birthdays
- Dionyssios Lavrangas, Greek conductor, composer, and pedagogue, born in Argostólion, Greece (d. 1915)
About October 17, 1860
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
