Event:
In Gamla Uppsala, Sweden, archeologists discover mysterious posts in perfect alignment for the length of a kilometre in what is believed to be a display of power from a fifth century chieftain
More Notable Events on October 17:
2006 United States population reaches 300 million people
1979 Mother Teresa of India, awarded Nobel Peace Prize
1979 President Carter signs legislation creating Department of Education
1960 U.S. and Britain sign accord for nuclear sub bases
1815 Napoleon arrives in St. Helena
