1973⚡ Event
George Lucas begins writing Star Wars treatment
George Lucas began writing a 13-page film treatment that would later form the basis of the Star Wars saga.
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What Happened on April 17?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 17 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 17(5)
1975⚡ Event
Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh
The Khmer Rouge captured Phnom Penh, ending the Cambodian Civil War and establishing the socialist state of Democratic Kampuchea.
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1984⚡ Event
Yvonne Fletcher killed outside Libyan embassy
Metropolitan Police officer Yvonne Fletcher was shot and killed during a protest outside the Libyan embassy in London. This led to an 11-day siege and a breakdown in relations between Libya and the UK.
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1986⚡ Event
Netherlands and Isles of Scilly declare peace
After a 335-year "war" without casualties, the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly officially declared peace.
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2014⚡ Event
NASA discovers Kepler-186f
NASA announced the discovery of Kepler-186f, the first exoplanet with a radius similar to Earth's discovered in the habitable zone of another star.
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Birthdays on April 17(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Anna Odine Strøm
Anna Odine Strøm is a Norwegian ski jumper and a two-time Olympic champion.
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1998🎂 Birth
Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana (Saint)
Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana, known as Saint, is a Thai actor and singer.
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2001🎂 Birth
Shin Ryujin
Shin Ryujin is a South Korean rapper, singer, and dancer.
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2001🎂 Birth
Violette Dorange
Violette Dorange is a French professional round-the-world sailor.
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Deaths on April 17(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Barbara Bush
Barbara Bush, former First Lady of the United States, died on April 17, 2018. She was known for her advocacy for literacy and was born in 1925.
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2018🕊️ Death
Carl Kasell
Carl Kasell, an American radio personality, died on April 17, 2018. He was born in 1934.
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2019🕊️ Death
Alan García
Alan García, a Peruvian lawyer and politician who served twice as President of Peru, died on April 17, 2019. He was born in 1949.
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2019🕊️ Death
Gwen Marston
Gwen Marston, an American quilter and writer, died on April 17, 2019. She was born in 1936.
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2022🕊️ Death
Radu Lupu
Radu Lupu, a Romanian pianist, died on April 17, 2022. He was born in 1945.
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April 17 in History
April 17 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 17
Examples currently recorded for April 17 include George Lucas begins writing Star Wars treatment (1973), Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh (1975), Yvonne Fletcher killed outside Libyan embassy (1984). View all events →
Birthdays on April 17
People recorded as born on April 17 include Anna Odine Strøm, Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana (Saint), Shin Ryujin. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 17
Remembered figures who died on April 17 include Barbara Bush, Carl Kasell, Alan García. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 17?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 17: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 17?
- One event currently recorded for April 17 is: George Lucas begins writing Star Wars treatment.
- Who was born on April 17?
- People recorded as born on April 17 include Anna Odine Strøm, Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana (Saint), Shin Ryujin.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 17?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 17.
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