Daily Archives: October 17, 2025

Juan Peron becomes absolute ruler of Argentina 80 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1945)


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

(Wednesday, October 17, 1945, 11:10 p.m. Argentina Summer 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 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1965)


Video: 'Barbara Harris, John Cullum - On a Clear Day'

(Sunday, October 17, 1965, 7:00 p.m. 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 at 237 West 51st Street in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Continue reading ‘On a Clear Day You Can See Forever’ opens on Broadway 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1965)