Rita Hayworth, American actress, singer and dancer (died 1987)

Rita Hayworth was an American actress, dancer, and pin-up girl. She achieved fame in the 1940s as one of the top stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood, and appeared in 61 films in total over 37 years. The press coined the term "The Love Goddess" to describe Hayworth, after she had become the most glamorous screen idol of the 1940s. She was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II.

October 17 is the 290th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 75 days remain until the end of the year.