Since 1990, October 17 was on a Friday in 1997, 2003, 2008 and will be again in 2014.
As of 31 Oct 2009 (today) October 17 is not six and a half years distant.
Friday, Oct 15-6 pm to 12 midnight Saturday, Oct 16-11 am to 12 midnight Sunday, Oct 17-11 am to 10 pm
Friday
Friday
Friday.
It was a Friday.
It was a Friday.
December 17, 1982 fell on a Friday.
June 17, 1977 fell on a Friday.
August 17, 1951 fell on a Friday.
November 17, 1972 fell on a Friday.
During the rest of the 21st century it will fall on the 17th of April in 2071, 2076 and 2082.