On This Day in History - August 17 |
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| What Happened On This Day In History - August 17 |
1920 August 17
1920-08-17
The National Football League (NFL) was first organized in the United States.
1958 August 17
1958-08-17
World's 1st Moon probe, US's Thor-Able, explodes at T +77 sec
1978 August 17
1978-08-17
1st successful crossing of the Atlantic by balloon (3 Americans)
1985 August 17
1985-08-17
Rajiv Gandhi announces Punjab state elections in India
2008 August 17
2008-08-17
Michael Phelps wins 8 Gold Medals in 2008 Olympics
