1989⚡ Event
The Little Mermaid released
Walt Disney Pictures released the animated film The Little Mermaid to theatres, marking the beginning of the Disney Renaissance.
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What Happened on November 17?
Discover 15 historical moments on November 17 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on November 17(5)
1997⚡ Event
Luxor massacre
Sixty-two people were killed by Islamist terrorists outside the temple in Luxor, Egypt, one of the country's top tourist attractions.
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2009⚡ Event
Climatic Research Unit hacking
Servers at the University of East Anglia's Climatic Research Unit were hacked, and thousands of emails and files on climate change were stolen.
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2013⚡ Event
November 2013 tornado outbreak
An outbreak of 77 confirmed tornadoes occurred in seven U.S. states, becoming the largest November tornado outbreak in Illinois and Indiana.
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2013⚡ Event
Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 crash
Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 crashed during an aborted landing at Kazan International Airport, Russia, killing all 50 people on board.
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Famous Birthdays on November 17(5)
Notable Deaths on November 17(5)
2015🕊️ Death
John Leahy
John Leahy, an English lawyer and diplomat who served as High Commissioner to Australia, has died. He was born in 1928.
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2015🕊️ Death
Rahim Moeini Kermanshahi
Rahim Moeini Kermanshahi, an Iranian poet and songwriter, has died. He was born in 1926.
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2021🕊️ Death
Young Dolph
Young Dolph, an American rapper, has died. He was born in 1985.
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2024🕊️ Death
Macoto Takahashi
Macoto Takahashi, a Japanese manga artist, has died. He was born in 1934.
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November 17 in History
November 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 1989 to the present day.
Major Events on November 17
Among the most notable events on November 17: The Little Mermaid released (1989), Luxor massacre (1997), Climatic Research Unit hacking (2009). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on November 17
Notable figures born on November 17 include Dragan Bender, Gabi Gonçalves, Joanne Züger. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on November 17
Remembered figures who died on November 17 include John Leahy, Rahim Moeini Kermanshahi, Tuka Rocha. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 17?
- November 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 November 17?
- One of the most notable events on November 17 is: The Little Mermaid released.
- Who was born on November 17?
- Famous figures born on November 17 include Dragan Bender, Gabi Gonçalves, Joanne Züger.
- How many historical events happened on November 17?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on November 17, spanning centuries of world history.
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