What are some of the major events...?

Question:

What are some of the major events...?

what are some of the major events in history that occured on july 17th? also birthdays of VIP would be good. (July 17th) if website could be provided. please do so.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

July 17th in history:

EVENTS
http://www.datesinhistory.com/cgi-bin/bi...

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS AND DEATHDAYS
http://us.imdb.com/onthisday?day=17&mont...

I was going to list them all, but it was too long - and I don't know your purpose so I didn't know what to filter out :) Hope it helps!!!