1945⚡ Event
Indonesian Independence Proclaimed
The independence of Indonesia was proclaimed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta. This act ignited a revolution against the Dutch Empire.
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What Happened on August 17?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for August 17 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on August 17(4)
1945⚡ Event
Animal Farm Published
George Orwell's satirical allegory of Soviet totalitarianism, Animal Farm, was first published.
literaturepolitics
1959⚡ Event
Miles Davis Releases 'Kind of Blue'
American musician Miles Davis released 'Kind of Blue'. It became one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed jazz recordings of all time.
musicartsentertainment
2008⚡ Event
Michael Phelps' Record-Breaking Olympic Performance
Michael Phelps won his eighth gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. This set the record for the most gold medals won by an athlete at a single Olympic Games.
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Birthdays on August 17(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Jake Virtanen
Jake Virtanen, a Canadian ice hockey player, was born.
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1998🎂 Birth
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a Japanese baseball player, was born.
sports
2000🎂 Birth
Lil Pump
Lil Pump, an American rapper and songwriter, was born.
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2003🎂 Birth
The Kid Laroi
The Kid Laroi, an Australian rapper and songwriter, was born.
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Deaths on August 17(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Yvonne Craig
Yvonne Craig, an American ballet dancer and actress, died. She was born in 1937.
entertainment
2016🕊️ Death
Arthur Hiller
Arthur Hiller, a Canadian actor, director, and producer, died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Virginia Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie
Virginia Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie, a British countess, died.
politics
2024🕊️ Death
Silvio Santos
Silvio Santos, a Brazilian media mogul and television host, died.
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August 17 in History
August 17 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 17
Examples currently recorded for August 17 include Indonesian Independence Proclaimed (1945), Animal Farm Published (1945), Miles Davis Releases 'Kind of Blue' (1959). View all events →
Birthdays on August 17
People recorded as born on August 17 include Jake Virtanen, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Lil Pump. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 17
Remembered figures who died on August 17 include Yvonne Craig, Arthur Hiller, Virginia Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie. View all →
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- What happened on August 17?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for August 17: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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- One event currently recorded for August 17 is: Indonesian Independence Proclaimed.
- Who was born on August 17?
- People recorded as born on August 17 include Jake Virtanen, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Lil Pump.
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- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for August 17.
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