17 May What Happened On This Day In History

Today in History: May 17th is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 228 days remaining until the end of the year.

There are several notable events that happened on May 17 throughout history, and that's why it's an important day in Indian and world history.

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If you're wondering to know about what happened today in History? Then you're in the right place. On this day, there are several notable events that have occurred throughout Indian and world history.

In this article, we have compiled a list of the important things that happened all around the world on May 17. Take a look:

Today in History: What Happened This Day in India History Events

1985 - The celebration of World Communication Day started

World Telecommunication Day is celebrated annually on May 17th to raise awareness about the importance of communication technology and its impact on society and the economy.

World Telecommunication Day has been celebrated annually on 17 May since 1969.

World Hypertension Day

World Hypertension Day is celebrated annually on May 17th to raise awareness about hypertension or high blood pressure, its health effects, and the importance of its prevention, detection, and control.

1540 - Battle of Kannauj

On this day in 1540, Sher Shah defeated Humayun for a second time in the battle of Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.

1775 - Battle of Arras

On this day in 1775, the Battle of Arras happened between the Marathas and the East India Company.

1987 - Sunil Gavaskar retired from Test cricket

It was Gavaskar's final appearance in Test cricket, against Pakistan on a Bangalore minefield back in 1987 where the opener had scored a valiant 96 off 264 balls.

What happened in World History on May 17

1990 - World Health Organization Approves Homosexuality

World Health Organization takes homosexuality off its list of mental illnesses, on May this day in 1990.

1999 - Ehud Barak becomes Prime Minister of Israel

Barak was elected Prime Minister of Israel on May 17, 1999. He presented his government to the Knesset on July 6, 1999.

What Happened this Day in India History Events.

Today¡¯s Highlight in History:

- In 1940, the Nazis occupied Brussels, Belgium, during World War II.

- On May 17, 1954, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision which held that racially segregated public schools were inherently unequal and therefore unconstitutional.

- In 1987, 37 American sailors were killed when an Iraqi warplane attacked the U.S. Navy frigate Stark in the Persian Gulf. (Iraq apologized for the attack, calling it a mistake, and paid more than $27 million in compensation.)

- In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed a measure requiring neighborhood notification when sex offenders move in. (¡°Megan¡¯s Law,¡± as it¡¯s known, was named for Megan Kanka, a 7-year-old New Jersey girl who was raped and murdered in 1994.)

- In 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to allow same-sex marriages.

What Happened this Day in India History Events

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In addition to these historical events on May 17 events, there is also the birthday and death of several notable individuals that you must know about.

Famous People's Birthday on May 17

1865 - Govind Sakharam Sardesai Birthday (Govind Sakharam Sardesai was a historian from Maharashtra, India.)

1878 - Raja Maharaj Singh was born. Raja Sir Maharaj was the first Indian Governor of Bombay. He was also the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir during Maharaja Hari Singh's rule and also the Dewan of Jodhpur for a short while.

1945 - B.S. Chandrasekhar, an Indian cricketer, was born.

1951 - Pankaj Udhas, an Indian singer

1952 - Horror king Shyam Ramsay film director, was born.

1983 - Harshad Chopda, an Indian actor was born.

1985 - Nushrat Bharucha, an Indian actress was born.

Famous People's Death Anniversary on May 17

1510 - On this day in 1510, Italian artist and painter Sandro Botticelli died. He is one of the greatest painters of the Florentine Renaissance.

2014 - The death of CP Krishnan Nair, the famous hotel industrialist of India and founder of the 'Hotel Leela Group'.

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