deaths
October 17, 1528
Hernando Alonso, Spanish conquistador, first Jew executed in the New World
Hernando Alonso
Hernando Alonso was a Spanish conquistador. He is believed to be the first Jew to come to the New World, and was the first person in the New World to be burned at the stake.
October 17
October 17 is the 290th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 75 days remain until the end of the year.