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10/16/2003 Entry: "Oct 17, 2003"

Time is a factor for me this week, so let's keep it simple, and look at the calendar for some of the events that happened on October 17 through the years. If you have contact information for any of the persons mentioned below, please get in touch me me:

1909 Peary Rader was born; died Nov 24, 1991 founded Iron Man magazine

1927 Steve Reeves' father, Lester, died at age 28, Steve was 21 months old

1932 Paul Anderson born; died Aug 15, 1994 famous modern strongman known for prodigious squat strength.

1943 All Girl Weightlifting contest in Grand Rapids, Michigan

1946 Russia joins in International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), so thereafter Russian weightlifting records will be recognized. Also this day, Paul Anderson turns age 14.

1953 Bert Cedillos wins the Jr. Mr. California; see profiles in Muscle Power May 1955 and Jul 1957

1964 Mr. Strength & Health is won by Picard Rodriques

1964 Mr. Oil Capitol won by Ron Unger, with Tony Kaufman taking the Jr. title

1964 A powerlifting meet in Norristown, PA.

1968 The IFHC Congress meets in Mexico City

1970 Mr. Norristown: Ron Pantane

1970 Mr. Virginia: Emory Pace, with teen winner John Patterson

1971 A novice lifting meet in Cincinnati

1980 Chris Dickerson and Stacey Bentley appear in Troy, Michigan at J.C.Penney's.

1981 Mr. Americana: Larry Palmer; Novice: Mike Offutt; Ms: Lori Bowen

1981 Ms. Wisconsin: Amy Goldwater; Mr. Milwaukee: Ed Galamboa; Jr: Mike Sauve Mr. Badger State: Scott McKy

1981 Ms. Southern Kentucky: Valerie Brotherton

1982 Teen Great Lakes: John Dello; Ms: Beverly Hale; Mr: Randy Poirier

1986 Canadian Championships: Men: Steve Brisbois; Women: Donna Flamant

1987 Mike Christian's son, Treaudine, born

1987 AAU Mr. Universe: Jesse Gautreaux

1992: Ms. Olympia: Lenda Murray

1998 Ronnie Coleman wins IFBB Grand Prix in Duisburg, Germany