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?
Discover 14 historical moments on August 17 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Miles Davis
Historical Events on August 17(4)
1945⚡ Event
Animal Farm Published
George Orwell's satirical allegory of Soviet totalitarianism, Animal Farm, was first published.
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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.
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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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Famous Birthdays on August 17(5)
2003🎂 Birth
The Kid Laroi
The Kid Laroi, an Australian rapper and songwriter, was born.
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Notable Deaths on August 17(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Yvonne Craig
Yvonne Craig, an American ballet dancer and actress, died. She was born in 1937.
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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.
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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, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1945 to the present day.
Major Events on August 17
Among the most notable events on August 17: Indonesian Independence Proclaimed (1945), Animal Farm Published (1945), Miles Davis Releases 'Kind of Blue' (1959). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 17
Notable figures born on August 17 include Jake Virtanen, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Lil Pump. View all birthdays →
Notable 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 17?
- August 17 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 17?
- One of the most notable events on August 17 is: Indonesian Independence Proclaimed.
- Who was born on August 17?
- Famous figures born on August 17 include Jake Virtanen, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Lil Pump.
- How many historical events happened on August 17?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on August 17, spanning centuries of world history.
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