2017⚡ Event
Turkish Airlines Flight 6491 crash
Turkish Airlines Flight 6491 crashed in Manas International Airport after overflying the runway, resulting in 39 deaths. The aftermath of the crash was pictured.
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What Happened in 2017?
Explore 98 historical moments from 2017 — 32 events, 0 birthdays, and 66 notable deaths.
Events in 2017(32)
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Women's March
Millions of people participated in the Women's March in Washington, D.C., and around the world to advocate for legislation and policies on human rights and other issues.
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Quebec City Mosque Shooting
A lone gunman opened fire at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, resulting in six fatalities and nineteen injuries.
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Assassination of Kim Jong-nam
Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was assassinated using VX nerve agent in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Battle of al-Bab
Allied troops led by the Turkish Armed Forces captured the city of al-Bab from the Islamic State during the Syrian civil war.
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Naming Ceremony for New Elements
A naming ceremony for the chemical elements moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson took place at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow.
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Buddha statue construction begins in Bangkok
Construction began on a 69-metre statue of the Buddha at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in Bangkok.
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Azure Window Collapse
The Azure Window, a natural limestone arch in Gozo, Malta, collapsed on March 8, 2017, during a storm.
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UK Invokes Article 50 for Brexit
British prime minister Theresa May invoked Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, formally beginning the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.
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2017 Stockholm Truck Attack
A hijacker deliberately drove a truck into crowds along Drottninggatan in Stockholm, Sweden, killing five people.
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Borussia Dortmund bus bombing
The tour bus of the German football team Borussia Dortmund was attacked with roadside bombs, killing a police officer and injuring a player.
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2017⚡ Event
US military uses most powerful bomb in Afghanistan
In an airstrike in Nangarhar Province, the U.S. military dropped the most powerful conventional bomb ever used in combat. This occurred during the War in Afghanistan.
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Battle of Tabqa
On May 10, 2017, the Syrian Democratic Forces, with U.S. military assistance, captured the Tabqa Dam and surrounding areas, concluding the Battle of Tabqa during the Syrian Civil War.
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2017⚡ Event
Eurovision Song Contest 2017
Portugal won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time with the song "Amar pelos dois" performed by Salvador Sobral.
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Second Battle of Raqqa
The Syrian Democratic Forces opened the Second Battle of Raqqa, the final phase of the Raqqa campaign, capturing the de facto capital of the Islamic State four months later.
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Grenfell Tower fire
A fire severely damaged Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, London, on June 14, 2017, killing 72 people.
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Portugal Wildfires
Wildfires erupted across central Portugal, causing the deaths of 66 people.
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Massive cyberattack hits Ukrainian organizations
Websites of Ukrainian organizations were swamped by a massive cyberattack, blamed on Russian military hackers, using the malware Petya.
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Boundary Fire Ends
The Boundary Fire in Arizona, which burned 17,788 acres of national forests, was finally extinguished after 32 days.
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Terrorist attack in Turku, Finland
Two people were fatally stabbed and eight others wounded by a rejected asylum seeker in an Islamist terrorist attack in Turku, Finland.
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Salmon Escape in Washington
Approximately 250,000 farmed Atlantic salmon were accidentally released into the wild near Cypress Island, Washington.
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North Korea conducts powerful nuclear test
North Korea conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test at Punggye-ri. The test caused a magnitude-6.3 earthquake.
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Hurricane Irma reaches peak intensity
Hurricane Irma reached peak intensity near the Caribbean islands of Barbuda, Saint Martin, and Virgin Gorda.
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Parsons Green Bombing
A homemade bomb partially exploded on an eastbound District line train at Parsons Green tube station in West London, injuring 30 passengers.
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Daphne Caruana Galizia killed in car bombing
Maltese journalist and anti-corruption activist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb attack in Bidnija.
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2017⚡ Event
ʻOumuamua discovered
Canadian astronomer Robert Weryk discovered ʻOumuamua, the first known interstellar object detected passing through the Solar System.
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New York City Truck Attack
An Uzbek immigrant drove a rented truck into cyclists and runners in Lower Manhattan, New York City, killing eight people.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi Inauguration
The Louvre Abu Dhabi was inaugurated by French president Emmanuel Macron and then-crown prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Cyclone Numa in Greece
Cyclone Numa, a rare "medicane", made landfall in Greece, becoming the worst weather event the country had experienced since 1977.
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2017⚡ Event
US Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's Capital
Under President Donald Trump, the United States government officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This decision was announced on December 6, 2017.
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2017⚡ Event
Same-sex marriage legal in Australia
Same-sex marriage in Australia became legal as the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 came into effect.
lawpolitics
2017⚡ Event
Amtrak Train Derailment
An Amtrak Cascades passenger train derailed near DuPont, Washington, on December 18, 2017. Three people were killed and sixty-five others were injured.
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Born in 2017(0)
No births recorded for 2017.
Deaths in 2017(66)
2017🕊️ Death
Adenan Satem
Malaysian politician and Chief Minister of Sarawak, Adenan Satem, died at the age of 72. He was born in 1944.
politics
2017🕊️ Death
Stephen P. Cohen
Stephen P. Cohen was a Canadian academic specializing in Middle East studies.
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2017🕊️ Death
Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia, an American politician, died on January 25, 2017. He was born in 1933.
politics
2017🕊️ Death
Mike Connors
Mike Connors, an American actor, died on January 26, 2017. He was born in 1925.
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2017🕊️ Death
Alexander Chancellor
Alexander Chancellor, a British journalist, has died. He was recognized for his contributions to journalism.
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2017🕊️ Death
Geoff Nicholls
Geoff Nicholls, a British musician, has passed away. He was known for his work in the music industry.
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2017🕊️ Death
Ricardo Arias Calderón
Ricardo Arias Calderón, a Panamanian politician, died at the age of 84.
politics
2017🕊️ Death
Larry Coryell dies
American jazz guitarist Larry Coryell died on February 19, 2017. He was born in 1943.
music
2017🕊️ Death
Joseph Wapner
Joseph Wapner was an American judge and television personality.
lawentertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Lynne Stewart
Lynne Stewart, an American attorney and activist, died on March 7, 2017. She was born in 1939.
lawpolitics
2017🕊️ Death
Chuck Berry
American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, a pioneer of rock and roll music.
musicentertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Miroslava Breach
Miroslava Breach, a Mexican investigative journalist, died on March 23, 2017. She was born in 1962.
lawpolitics
2017🕊️ Death
J. Geils
American singer and guitarist J. Geils died on April 11, 2017. He was born in 1946.
musicentertainment
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Mark Wainberg
Canadian researcher and HIV/AIDS activist Mark Wainberg died on April 11, 2017. He was born in 1945.
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2017🕊️ Death
Donna Leanne Williams
Donna Leanne Williams was an Australian writer, artist, and activist.
literaturearts
2017🕊️ Death
Jonathan Demme
Jonathan Demme was an American filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter known for his distinctive style.
entertainmentarts
2017🕊️ Death
Daliah Lavi
Daliah Lavi was an Israeli actress, singer, and model. She was born in 1942.
artsentertainmentmusic
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Binyamin Elon
Binyamin Elon, an Israeli Orthodox rabbi and politician, has died. He was born in 1954.
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2017🕊️ Death
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Zbigniew Brzezinski was a Polish-born American diplomat and political scientist who served as National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter.
politicsphilosophy
2017🕊️ Death
Peter Sallis
Peter Sallis, the English actor best known for his role as Norman Clegg in the long-running BBC sitcom Last of the Summer Wine, has died at the age of 96.
entertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Otto Warmbier
American college student Otto Warmbier, who was detained in North Korea, has died at the age of 22.
politicslaw
2017🕊️ Death
John Kundla
John Kundla was an American basketball coach, best known for his success with the Minneapolis Lakers.
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2017🕊️ Death
Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard was an American playwright, actor, author, screenwriter, and director.
literatureartsentertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Gunnar Birkerts
Gunnar Birkerts, a Latvian-American architect, died. He was born in 1925.
2017🕊️ Death
Jay Thomas
American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host Jay Thomas died on August 24, 2017. He was born in 1948.
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2017🕊️ Death
Mireille Darc
Mireille Darc, a French actress and model, has died. She was born in 1938.
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2017🕊️ Death
Louise Hay
Louise Hay, an American motivational author, has died. She was born in 1926.
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2017🕊️ Death
Walter Becker
Walter Becker, an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, has died. He was born in 1950.
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2017🕊️ Death
John Ashbery
John Ashbery, an American poet, has died. He was born in 1927.
literaturearts
2017🕊️ Death
Allan MacEachen
Allan MacEachen was a Canadian economist and politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Canada.
politicseconomics
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Edith Windsor
Edith Windsor was an American LGBT rights activist and technology manager at IBM.
politicstechnology
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Eberhard van der Laan
Dutch politician and former mayor of Amsterdam Eberhard van der Laan died. He was born in 1955.
politics
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Clifford Husbands
Clifford Husbands, a Barbadian politician, died on this date. He was born in 1926.
politics
2017🕊️ Death
Chinggoy Alonzo
Filipino theater, movie, and television actor Chinggoy Alonzo died. He was born in 1950.
entertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Daphne Caruana Galizia
Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist and blogger, has died.
lawpolitics
2017🕊️ Death
Gord Downie
Gord Downie, Canadian musician and frontman of The Tragically Hip, died at the age of 53. He was known for his poetic lyrics and passionate stage presence.
music
2017🕊️ Death
Umberto Lenzi
Umberto Lenzi, an Italian film director, died on this date. He was born in 1931.
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2017🕊️ Death
Ali Ashraf Darvishian
Ali Ashraf Darvishian was an Iranian novelist, short story writer, and academic.
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2017🕊️ Death
Chiquito de la Calzada
Chiquito de la Calzada was a Spanish singer, actor, and comedian.
entertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Charles Manson
Charles Manson, an American cult leader and mass murderer, died on November 19, 2017. He was born in 1934.
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2017🕊️ Death
David Cassidy
David Cassidy, American singer-songwriter and guitarist, died on November 21, 2017. He was born in 1950.
musicentertainment
2017🕊️ Death
George Avakian
George Avakian was an American music producer known for his work with jazz and folk artists.
musicentertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Stela Popescu
Stela Popescu, a Romanian actress, died on November 23, 2017. She was born in 1935.
entertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Bruce McCandless II
US astronaut Bruce McCandless II, who conducted the first untethered spacewalk, died on December 21, 2017. He was born in 1937.
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Dates in 2017
January 11January 16January 19January 21January 24January 25January 26January 28January 29January 31February 13February 19February 23February 26March 2March 4March 5March 7March 8March 16March 18March 23March 29April 7April 11April 13April 21April 22April 26May 3May 5May 10May 13May 22May 26June 2June 5June 6June 14June 17June 19June 20June 27July 3July 15July 20July 23July 27August 2August 12August 15August 18August 19August 24August 25August 28August 30September 3September 6September 12September 15September 25October 5October 11October 13October 15October 16October 17October 19October 26October 30October 31November 8November 11November 18November 19November 21November 22November 23December 4December 6December 9December 16December 18December 21
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2017?
- 2017 saw 98 notable historical moments, including 32 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 66 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2017?
- Key events of 2017 include: Turkish Airlines Flight 6491 crash, Women's March, Quebec City Mosque Shooting.
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