Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Oct. 17, 1914 – Late news from the war zone shows that Allies are progressing and Germans are not meeting successes.
Oct. 17, 1964 – Carol Swanson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Swanson, was crowned LaPorte High school homecoming queen.
Oct. 17, 1989 – A San Francisco Bay area earthquake kills more than 270 people.
Oct. 17, 2004 – Some say gay marriage is the hottest election issue.