17 October 1979 October 16, 2013 Author: Staff Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Famous Words of Inspiration..."And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department." Andrew Carnegie — Click here for more from Andrew Carnegie Related posts: 12 October 1979 16 January 1979 11 February 1979 9 June 1979 21 August 1979 10 November 1979 27 December 1979 16 January 1979 11 February 1979 18 February 1979 Categories: History Tags: 17 October, 1979