1992⚡ Event
Manchester Metrolink Opens
The Manchester Metrolink, the first modern street-running light-rail system in the United Kingdom, was officially opened.
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What Happened on July 17?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for July 17 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on July 17(5)
1994⚡ Event
Brazil wins FIFA World Cup
Brazil won the FIFA World Cup final against Italy 3–2 on penalties following a 0–0 draw after extra time.
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1996⚡ Event
TWA Flight 800 explodes
TWA Flight 800 exploded in mid-air and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, New York.
disaster
2007⚡ Event
TAM Airlines Flight 3054 crash
TAM Airlines Flight 3054 overran the runway at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, killing 199 people.
disaster
2014⚡ Event
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 shot down
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board.
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Birthdays on July 17(5)
Deaths on July 17(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Mary Gibby
Mary Gibby, a British botanist and professor, has died. She was born in 1949.
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2025🕊️ Death
Joanna Kołaczkowska
Polish cabaret performer Joanna Kołaczkowska died.
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July 17 in History
July 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 July 17
Examples currently recorded for July 17 include Manchester Metrolink Opens (1992), Brazil wins FIFA World Cup (1994), TWA Flight 800 explodes (1996). View all events →
Birthdays on July 17
People recorded as born on July 17 include Wonwoo, OG Anunoby, Rosana Serrano. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 17
Remembered figures who died on July 17 include Cheng Pei-pei, Mary Gibby, Felix Baumgartner. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 17?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for July 17: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 17?
- One event currently recorded for July 17 is: Manchester Metrolink Opens.
- Who was born on July 17?
- People recorded as born on July 17 include Wonwoo, OG Anunoby, Rosana Serrano.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 17?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for July 17.
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