What Happened on September 17?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 17
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 17, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Battle of the Yalu River (1894)
Year:
1894
Battle of the Yalu River, the largest naval engagement of the First Sino-Japanese War.
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Philippine–American War
Year:
1900
Philippine–American War: Filipinos under Juan Cailles defeat Americans under Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham Jr. at Mabitac.
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Battle of Elands River (1901)
Year:
1901
Second Boer War: Boers capture a squadron of the 17th Lancers at the Battle of Elands River.
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American Civil War
Year:
1862
American Civil War: George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac halts the first invasion of the North by Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia in the single-day Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day in American military history.
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Allegheny Arsenal
Year:
1862
American Civil War: The Allegheny Arsenal explosion in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania results in the single largest civilian disaster during the war.
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Emperor Norton
Year:
1859
Joshua A. Norton declares himself "Norton I, Emperor of the United States".
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Argentine Civil Wars
Year:
1861
Argentine Civil Wars: The State of Buenos Aires defeats the Argentine Confederation at the Battle of Pavón.
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Second Boer War
Year:
1901
Second Boer War: A Boer column defeats a British force at the Battle of Blood River Poort.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 17
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 17, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Park Honan
Year of birth:
1928
Park Honan, American author and academic (died 2014)
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Stirling Moss
Year of birth:
1929
Stirling Moss, English racing driver and sportscaster (died 2020)
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Roddy McDowall
Year of birth:
1928
Roddy McDowall, English-American actor (died 1998)
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George Blanda
Year of birth:
1927
George Blanda, American football player (died 2010)
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Bill Black
Year of birth:
1926
Bill Black, American bass player and bandleader (died 1965)
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Kevin Schubert
Year of birth:
1927
Kevin Schubert, Australian rugby league player (died 2007)
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David Craig, Baron Craig of Radley
Year of birth:
1929
David Craig, Baron Craig of Radley, Northern Irish air marshal and politician
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Thomas P. Stafford
Year of birth:
1930
Thomas P. Stafford, American general, pilot, and astronaut (died 2024)
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 17
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 17, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Stefanos Dragoumis
Year of death:
1923
Stefanos Dragoumis, Greek judge and politician, 92nd Prime Minister of Greece (born 1842)
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Thomas Bent
Year of death:
1909
Thomas Bent, Australian businessman and politician, 22nd Premier of Victoria (born 1838)
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Joseph De Piro
Year of death:
1933
Joseph De Piro, Maltese priest and missionary (born 1877)
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Ettie Rout
Year of death:
1936
Ettie Annie Rout, New Zealand author and activist (born 1877)
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Walter Dubislav
Year of death:
1937
Walter Dubislav, German logician and philosopher of science, Vienna circle member (born 1895)
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Henri Julien
Year of death:
1908
Henri Julien, Canadian cartoonist (born 1852)
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Thomas Selfridge
Year of death:
1908
Thomas Selfridge, American lieutenant and pilot (born 1882)
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Deng Shichang
Year of death:
1894
Deng Shichang, Chinese captain (born 1849)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 17
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 17 around the world.
Zygmunt Szczęsny Feliński
Christian feast day: Zygmunt Szczęsny Feliński
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Australian Citizenship Day
Australian Citizenship Day
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September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, observed on the previous Friday if it falls on a Saturday, the following Monday if on a Sunday; and the beginning of the Constitution Week (United States)
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Operation Market Garden
Operation Market Garden Anniversary is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day. (Netherlands)
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Marathwada Liberation Day
Marathwada Liberation Day (Maharashtra)
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Robert Bellarmine
Christian feast day: Robert Bellarmine
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Satyrus of Milan
Christian feast day: Satyrus of Milan
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