This Day In History: October 17

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1931

This Day in History Video: What Happened on October 17

In this "This Day in History" video clip learn about different events that have occurred on October 17th. Some of the events include Einstein comes to the United States and the New York World's Fair is closed after being open for two years. Also, the San Francisco earthquake is seen during the World Series and Al Capone is sentenced to jail time.

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