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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for November 17 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on November 17(5)
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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2019🕊️ Death
Tuka Rocha
Tuka Rocha, a Brazilian race car driver, has died. He was born in 1982.
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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: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on November 17
Examples currently recorded for November 17 include The Little Mermaid released (1989), Luxor massacre (1997), Climatic Research Unit hacking (2009). View all events →
Birthdays on November 17
People recorded as born on November 17 include Dragan Bender, Gabi Gonçalves, Joanne Züger. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for November 17: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for November 17?
- One event currently recorded for November 17 is: The Little Mermaid released.
- Who was born on November 17?
- People recorded as born on November 17 include Dragan Bender, Gabi Gonçalves, Joanne Züger.
- How many historical events are recorded for November 17?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for November 17.
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