
November 17
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened throughout history on November 17. From 1900 until now.
November 17 is under the sign of Scorpio.
Famous birthdays on this day include Sophie Marceau (1966), Rachel McAdams (1978) and Jeff Buckley (1966).
Several movies were released around November 17 over the years, such as The Innocents in 1961 directed by Jack Clayton and The Canadian in 1926 directed by William Beaudine.
But much more happened on November 17 over the years: find out below
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released around November 17 over the years?
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of November 17?
Holidays
Events
- 2018 Syrian Civil War: After months of fighting, Syrian government forces retake control of Tulul al-Safa in southern Syria from ISIL. (The New Arab)
- 2017 Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017): 2017 Western Iraq campaign: The Iraqi Army captures the town of Rawa from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). It was the last town held by ISIL in Iraq. (AP)
- 2016 The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports a car bomb has killed at least ten people in the city of Azaz, Aleppo Governorate. (Reuters)
- 2015 Metrojet Flight 9268: Russia's Federal Security Service announces that the plane was destroyed by a bomb. (The Guardian), (Reuters)In a broadcast meeting from The Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin vows retribution to those responsible for last month’s downing of the aircraft. Putin orders the Russian Navy to coordinate military operations in Syria with the French Navy. Russia's Federal Security Service offers a $50 million bounty for the bombers. (Reuters)
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Famous Birthday
French actress, seen in her first...
Canadian actress.
American musician, who emerged in the...
American award-winning film director who...
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Famous Deaths
Actor / director (On Approval), dies at...
American singer-songwriter (d. 2003).
comedienne, dies at age 86 in New York...
Austrian opera singer who sang...
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of November 17 over the years?
Top #1 songs in the USA
- 2017 Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
- 2016 The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
- 2015 Adele - Hello
- 2014 Taylor Swift - Shake It Off
- 2013 Lorde - Royals
- 2012 Maroon 5 - One More Night
- 2011 Rihanna - We Found Love
- 2010 Rihanna - What's My Name?
- 2009 Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
- 2008 T.I. - Live Your Life
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Top #1 Rock songs
- 2017 Imagine Dragons - Thunder
- 2016 twenty one pilots - Heathens
- 2015 Elle King - Ex's & Oh's
- 2014 Hozier - Take Me To Church
- 2013 Lorde - Royals
- 2012 fun. - Some Nights
- 2011 Bush - The Sound Of Winter
- 2010 Stone Sour - Say You'll Haunt Me
- 2009 Foo Fighters - Wheels
Books
Which were the most popular books released around November 17 over the years?
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