What Happened on January 17 - Tiny Fox Lab

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Today is Friday, January 17, 2025. It's the 17 day of the year, and we're on week 03. What Happened on January 17 in History? Keep reading to find out!

2017

The underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 ended.

2007

The Doomsday Clock's minute hand was moved two minutes closer to midnight, making the new Doomsday just five minutes to midnight.

2000

For the first time in history, all 50 states of America celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday.

1982

An incredibly cold air swept into the US from Canada and plunged temperatures across most States far below their existing all-time lows.

1976

Legendary band Blondie released their debut single 'X-Offender.'

1976

NASA successfully launched the experimental CTS Hermes satellite atop a Delta 2914 rocket.

1953

The Chevrolet Corvette sports car was presented for the first time at GM Motorama Auto Show in New York.

1945

Auschwitz concentration camp evacuated 56,000 prisoners.

1929

Popeye the Sailor Man made his first appearance.

1915

Russians defeated Ottoman forces during WWI.

1827

The first Duke of Wellington became Commander in Chief, making him the professional head of the British Army.

1773

On his second voyage, explorer Captain James Cook became the first to cross the Antarctic Circle.

1595

French King Henry IV declared war against Spain during the French Wars of Religion.

1584

Bohemia adopted the Gregorian Calendar.