Your place in the Universe on August 17
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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened throughout history on August 17. From 1900 until now.
August 17 is under the sign of Leo.
Famous birthdays on this day include Robert De Niro (1943), Sean Penn (1960) and Thierry Henry (1977).
Several movies were released around August 17 over the years, such as The Last of the Mohicans in 1992 directed by Michael Mann and The Magdalene Sisters in 2002 directed by Peter Mullan.
But much more happened on August 17 over the years: find out below
Which were the most popular Movies released around August 17 over the years?
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Which were the important events of August 17?
Holidays
Events
Famous Birthday
American actor, director and...
American actor whose original fame was...
American musician who, along with Jon...
American musician who formed an all-girl...
Famous Deaths
Singer (Denver Nightengale), dies at 77.
American entertainer in vaudeville,...
Actress (Ethel Mertz-I Love Lucy), dies...
Actor (Heroes for Sales), dies of cancer...
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 17 over the years?
Top #1 songs in the USA
Top #1 Rock songs
Which were the most popular books released around August 17 over the years?
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