17th July History and Realms of Rulers
What happened on 17 July? History and famous personalities
The discoveries and challenges that took place on 17 July are enlisted. Showcasing the important highlights of the day with the major contribution of the leaders and rulers.
1917, change of surname, for British royal family.
History- International
Events
1917, change of surname, for British royal family
On July 17, 1917, King George V announced publicly, that male descendants of the royal family will bear, the surname “WINDSOR”. The surname was changed from the old one, “Saxe-Coburg and Gotha”.
1918, execution of Czar Nicholas II and family
On July 17, 1761, Czar Nicholas II and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks in Russia. The Bolsheviks were a group established by Vladimir Lenin and Alexander Bogdanov in Russia.
1944, Explosion of Ammunition ships, USA
On July 17, 1944,300 people were killed after two ammunition ships destroyed with massive explosions that almost flattened the town of Port Chicago. Later, it was found to be an accident.
1945, Potsdam meeting, Germany
On July 17, 1945, after the defeat of Nazi Germany, U.S. President Harry S. Truman, British PM Winston Churchill, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin attended the Potsdam Conference which will decide many of the major issues
1955, Disneyland Park Inauguration
On 17 July 1955, Disneyland Park which was originally known as just “Disneyland” was dedicated and opened by Walt Disney in Anaheim, California (USA). The theme of Disneyland is “Fairy tales and Disney characters”.
1962, Operation Sunbeam
On July 17, 1962, Operation Sunbeam: The “Small Boy” test (Nuclear weapons testing) shot Little Feller I, it became to be the last atmospheric test detonation at the Nevada National Security Site in the USA. The Operation “Sunbeam” is also known as, Operation Dominic-2.
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Births- International
1487, Ismail I, Shah of Persia
On July 17, 1487, Ismail a shah of Persia was born in Ardabil, who converted Iran from Sunni to Shah
1674, Isaac watts, English writer
On July 17, 1674, Isaac Watts who was English writer, preacher and hymnist (Horae Lyrican) was born in Southampton, UK.
1744, Eldridge Gerry, American statesman and Vice president
On July 17, 1744, Elbridge Gerry, American statesman who invented gerrymandering and 5th Vice President of the United States was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts Bay.
1763, John Jacob aster,
Born on July 17, 1763, John Jacob Aster was the fur trader and died as the world’s richest man.
1889, Stanley Gardener, Writer
Born on July 17, 1889, Stanley gardener was an English writer, famous for his detective book series.
History- Indian
Events
1997, KR Narayanan, elected as a President
On July 17, 1997, In India K.R. Narayanan, a member of the Dalits was elected president by the national and state legislatures. The Dalits were the lower caste people.
2000, Boeing crashed before landing at Patna
On July 17, 2000, In India an Alliance Air Boeing 737 jet with 58 people caught fire and crashed into two homes just before landing at Patna airport.
1489, Nizam Shah became the sultan of Delhi
On July 17, 1489, Nizam Shah was an Emperor of Ahmednagar Sultanate who acquired Gujarat and Bijapur then became the Sultan of Delhi.
1893, Lokmanya Tilak arrested
On July 17, 1893, Lokmanya Tilak was an Independence activist and a teacher. He was popularly known as Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Tilak was arrested for sedition by the British.
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Births- Indian
1943, Nirmal jit Singh Sekhon
On July 17, 1943, Nirmal jit Singh Sekhon was born in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He was a member of Indian Air Force. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, Highest military decoration during wartime of India.
1957, Sunil Lamba, Chief on Indian navy
On July 17, 1957, Sunil Lamba, Retired Indian naval officer, was born in Palwal Haryana. He served the nation as 23rd chief of the Indian navy, he also served as Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the President of India.
1969, Ravi Kishan, Indian Actor
On July 17, 1969, Ravindra Shyamnarayan Shukla, aka Ravi Kishan was born in Jaunpur UP. He is an Indian actor, politician and television personality, who is currently a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Gorakhpur, UP.
1983, Meena Kumari, Indian sport shooter
On July 17, 1983, Meena Kumari an Indian shooter was born in Raghunathpura, Rajasthan, India. She is an Indian shooter.S he is from Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. She won a bronze medal in at 2010 Commonwealth Games.
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