Daily Archives: October 17, 2015

Juan Peron becomes absolute ruler of Argentina 70 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1945)


Video: 'Discurso de Peron el 17 de Octubre 1945'

(Wednesday, October 17, 1945, 11:10 p.m. local time) — Col. Juan Peron, who only eight days ago was thrown out of the Argentine Government by the army and was later sent as a prisoner to the island of Martin Garcia, staged a coup today, becoming absolute ruler of Argentina.

‘On a Clear Day You Can See Forever’ opens on Broadway 50 years ago tonight (Oct 17 1965)


Video: 'On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Original Broadway Cast Highlights'

(Sunday, October 17, 1965, evening EDT)On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, with music by Burton Lane and a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and based loosely on the 1926 play Berkeley Square, opened on Broadway tonight at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘On a Clear Day You Can See Forever’ opens on Broadway 50 years ago tonight (Oct 17 1965)