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Learn about the most intriguing events and historical facts that occurred on July 17 throughout history. In the Gregorian calendar, July 17th is the 198th day of the year. The siege of Constantinople begins on this day during the fourth Crusade, and 25 African teams (later increased to 33 nations) boycott the 21st modern Olympic games in Montreal because New Zealand is playing rugby in apartheid South Africa.
The 17th of July falls under the sign of Cancer. Angela Merkel, Camilla, Duchess of Cambridge, and Luke Bryan all have famous birthdays. It’s World Emoji Day today.
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(Died on July 17, 2020) |
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