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 27 historical moments from 2017 — 9 events, 0 birthdays, and 18 notable deaths.
Events in 2017(9)
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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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2017⚡ Event
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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2017⚡ Event
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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2017⚡ Event
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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2017⚡ Event
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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2017⚡ Event
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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Born in 2017(0)
No births recorded for 2017.
Deaths in 2017(18)
2017🕊️ Death
Adenan Satem
Malaysian politician and Chief Minister of Sarawak, Adenan Satem, died at the age of 72. He was born in 1944.
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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.
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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.
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Larry Coryell dies
American jazz guitarist Larry Coryell died on February 19, 2017. He was born in 1943.
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2017🕊️ Death
Joseph Wapner
Joseph Wapner was an American judge and television personality.
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2017🕊️ Death
Lynne Stewart
Lynne Stewart, an American attorney and activist, died on March 7, 2017. She was born in 1939.
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2017🕊️ Death
Chuck Berry
American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, a pioneer of rock and roll music.
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2017🕊️ Death
Miroslava Breach
Miroslava Breach, a Mexican investigative journalist, died on March 23, 2017. She was born in 1962.
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Dates in 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2017?
- 2017 saw 27 notable historical moments, including 9 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 18 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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