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On September 17, learn about the most interesting events and historical facts that occurred throughout history. The 260th day of the Gregorian calendar is September 17. The Hungarian king, Louis the Great, crowned his daughter Mary as “king” and successor, and Boston, Massachusetts was established. The Camp David Accords were signed between Israel and Egypt.
Virgo is the zodiac sign for September 17th. Hank Williams, Phil Jackson, and Bryan Singer all have famous birthdays. It’s Constitution Day today. (September 17, 1787) Happy Birthday! (September 17, 1923) (September 17, 1939) (September 17, 1961) (September 17, 1991)
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The Constitution is signed in Philadelphia, where the United States was founded.
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Hank Williams, American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
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The Soviet Union's invasion of Poland began during World War II.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Civic Arena, the world's first retractable roof stadium, goes into operation.
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The United Nations is expanded to include Estonia, North Korea, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia.
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