Track | Year | Event | Artist | Song | Album |
1. | 539 BC | King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost 70 years of exile and making the first Human Rights Declaration. | The Byrds | Chimes of Freedom | Mr. Tambourine Man |
2. | 1604 | Kepler's Star: German astronomer Johannes Kepler observes a supernova in the constellation Ophiuchus. | Circulatory System | Stars | Circulatory System |
3. | 1814 | London Beer Flood occurs in London, killing nine. | The Get Up Kids | Beer for Breakfast | Eudora |
4. | 1931 | Al Capone convicted of income tax evasion. | The Beatles | Taxman | Revolver |
5. | 1933 | Albert Einstein, fleeing Nazi Germany, moves to the U.S.. | Honeywell | Genius | Electric Kool Aid |
6. | N/A | National Edge Day (Straight edge movement) | Minor Threat | Straight Edge | Minor Threat |
(Historical facts about October 17 are from Wikipedia)
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