1952⚡ Event
Guatemalan Revolution Land Reform
The Guatemalan Congress passed Decree 900, redistributing unused land greater than 224 acres in area to local peasants.
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What Happened on June 17?
Discover 15 historical moments on June 17 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on June 17(5)
1963⚡ Event
Saigon Riots
Riots broke out in Saigon one day after the signing of the Joint Communiqué, an attempt to resolve the Buddhist crisis in South Vietnam.
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2009⚡ Event
Czech Pirate Party Registered
Following a petition, the liberal progressive Czech Pirate Party was officially registered as a political party.
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2015⚡ Event
Charleston Church Shooting
A white supremacist committed a mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine people during a prayer service.
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2017⚡ Event
Portugal Wildfires
Wildfires erupted across central Portugal, causing the deaths of 66 people.
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Famous Birthdays on June 17(5)
Notable Deaths on June 17(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Gloria Vanderbilt
Gloria Vanderbilt, an American artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite, has died.
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2019🕊️ Death
Mohamed Morsi
Mohamed Morsi, an Egyptian professor and politician who was the first elected president of Egypt after the Egyptian revolution, has died.
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2020🕊️ Death
Jean Kennedy Smith
Jean Kennedy Smith, an American activist, humanitarian, author, and diplomat who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, has died.
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2021🕊️ Death
Kenneth Kaunda
Kenneth Kaunda, the first president of Zambia and an educator, has died.
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June 17 in History
June 17 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1952 to the present day.
Major Events on June 17
Among the most notable events on June 17: Guatemalan Revolution Land Reform (1952), Saigon Riots (1963), Czech Pirate Party Registered (2009). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on June 17
Notable figures born on June 17 include KJ Apa, Henri Jokiharju, Elena Rybakina. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on June 17
Remembered figures who died on June 17 include Baldwin Lonsdale, Gloria Vanderbilt, Mohamed Morsi. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 17?
- June 17 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on June 17?
- One of the most notable events on June 17 is: Guatemalan Revolution Land Reform.
- Who was born on June 17?
- Famous figures born on June 17 include KJ Apa, Henri Jokiharju, Elena Rybakina.
- How many historical events happened on June 17?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on June 17, spanning centuries of world history.
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