On This Day for October 17 - Mother Teresa awarded Nobel Prize, Mae Jemison is featured, and more

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. October 17 FEATURED BIOGRAPHY Mae Jemison READ MORE   FEATURED EVENT 1979 Mother Teresa awarded Nobel Prize READ MORE   Advertisement Advertisement   MORE EVENTS ON THIS DAY 2018: Recreational marijuana became legal in Canada. [ Why is marijuana illegal in the U.S.?] 2005: The Colbert Report—an ironic send-up of television news programs, hosted by Stephen Colbert—debuted on Comedy Central; it ran until 2014. [Test your knowledge of pop culture.] 1972: American rapper and actor Eminem, who was one of the most controversial and best-selling artists of the early 21st century, was born. [Take our hip-hop quiz.] 1968: The American action film Bullitt was released; it features Steve McQueen in what many consider his definitive role and is also known for its iconic car-chase sequence. [Sort fact from fiction in our quiz about A-list actors.] 1939: The American classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, starring James Stewart , had its world premiere; although it angered the political establishment, the drama won wide acclaim from the public and film industry. [Take our film buff quiz.] 1918: American actress Rita Hayworth, whose portrayal of seductresses helped earn her the nickname "The Love Goddess," was born. [Test your knowledge of women in classic cinema.] SEE ALL EVENTS ON THIS DAY ALSO BORN ON THIS DAY 1972 Eminem American musician 1918 Rita Hayworth American actress 1915 Arthur Miller American playwright 1938 Evel Knievel American stuntman 1962 Mike Judge American animator, writer, director, and producer 1920 Montgomery Clift American actor SEE ALL BIOS ON THIS DAY   Advertisement   FOLLOW: To unsubscribe from Britannica e-mails, click here. Encyclopædia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 200 Chicago, Illinois 60654 United States © 2020 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Privacy Policy • Help