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Historical Events of October 17: From Mother Teresa to Major Earthquakes

October 17 marks significant historical events, including Mother Teresa receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and the surrender of British forces at Saratoga in 1777. Other notable occurrences include Al Capone's conviction in 1931 and the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989.

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