Today in History: October 17, Loma Prieta earthquake strikes California

Today in History: October 17, Loma Prieta earthquake strikes California By The Associated Press Today is Friday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2025. There are 75 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 17, 1989, a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck northern California, killing 63 people and causing up to $10 billion worth […]