On This Day In History October 17 What Happened On This Day October 17 In History?

On This Day In History October 17: October 17 is the 290th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it is the 42nd Sunday of 2021 and Only 75 days are left in this year Read on this post to know the historical significance of October 17 and important events in the history of 17th October and what happened On This Day In History October 17.

by Pooja | Updated Oct 18, 2021

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October 17th holds a fond memory in history and this day in history is fondly remembered since Mother Teresa dedicated her entire life to serving the destitute and poor in the slums of Kolkata was honoured with the Noble Prize for Peace in 1979. Dive in to know more on What Happened On This Day October 17 In History.

What Happened On This Day October 17 In History?

On This Day In History October 17 1777

Following his humiliating defeat at the Second Battle of Saratoga, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his forces.

On This Day In History October 17 1854

During the Crimean War, French and British forces bombard Sevastopol for the first time.

On This Day In History October 17 1907

Between Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, and Clifden, Ireland, Guglielmo Marconi's business launched the first commercial transatlantic wireless service.

On This Day In History October 17 1972  

American Rapper and Hip-hop artist Eminem was born on this day in history October 17.

Birthdays On This Day In History October 17

  • Norm MacDonald, a Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, and actor was born On This Day In History October 17 in 1959.

  • Marianne Werdel-Witmeyer, an American professional tennis player was born On This Day In History October 17 in 1967.

  • Ziggy Marley, Jamaican reggae performer and son of Bob Marley, born in Kingston, Jamaica was born On This Day In History October 17 in 1968.

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  • Anil Kumble, Indian cricketer and the great leg-spinner was born On This Day In History October 17 in 1970.

Death Anniversaries On This Day In History October 17

  • Jean Jacques Dessalines, Emperor of Haiti, died On This Day In History October 17 in 1806.

  • René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur, French scientist,  died On This Day In History on October 17 in 1757.

  • Andreas Osiander, Protestant Reformation theologist, dies at 53 On This Day In History October 17 in 1552.

  • Anne "Ninon" de l'Enclos, French patron of the arts, courtesan and writer, dies at 84 On This Day In History October 17 in 1705.

  • Gordon White, cricketer - WW I Superb South African batsman died On This Day In History October 17 in 1918.

  • Stanford Robert Ovshinsky, American inventor and scientist, dies from prostate cancer at 89  On This Day In History October 17 in 2012

Musical Events On This Day In History October 17

1831 -  Felix Mendelssohn's 1st Piano live performance in G, premieres in Munich, with the composer as soloist.

1825 - 1st opera "Don Sanche" by Franz Liszt was premiered in Paris.

1892 - Composer Herbert Howells who devoted his life to Anglican church music was born on 17th October 1892.

1962 - The Beatles debuted on Great Britain's Grenada TV Network.

1966 - The Film Spinout by Elvis Presley film was premiered in Memphis, TN.  


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On This Day In History October 17 - FAQs

1. What is celebrated on October 17th?

The General Assembly of the United Nations declared October 17 the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

2. When did  British Broadcasting Company, Ltd. was renamed the British Broadcasting Corporation?

British Broadcasting Company, Ltd. was renamed the British Broadcasting Corporation in 1927, on 17th October.

3. Who was honoured with Noble Prize for Peace in 1979?

 Mother Teresa was honoured with Noble Prize for Peace in 1979.

4. Who was born on October 17 1972?

American Rapper and Hip-hop artist Eminem was born on this day in history October 17, 1972.

5. What happened On This Day In History October 17 1854?

During the Crimean War, French and British forces bombard Sevastopol for the first time.

6. What happened On This Day In History October 17, 1962?

The Beatles debuted on Great Britain's Grenada TV Network.

7. What happened On This Day In History October 17, 1825?

1st opera "Don Sanche" by Franz Liszt was premiered in Paris

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