Historical Events on December 17

16 significant historical events occurred on December 17. December 17 is notable for its historical events in wartime and political movements. On this date in 1944, the Malmedy massacre occurred during World War II, which was a documented war crime. Additionally, December 17, 2010, marked the start of the Arab Spring, with widespread protests and revolutions erupting across the Arab world.

Total Events

Time Span

533–2013

17 famous birthdays on December 17

Including Willard F. Libby, Pope Francis, Simo Häyhä

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Event Distribution by Century

Darker = Higher Density

6th C.21st C.

6th Century

1 event

533

war

Battle between Byzantine Empire and Vandal Kingdom during Vandalic War

13th Century

1 event

1260

war

1260 middle ages battle

18th Century

1 event

1790

war

Battle of the Third Anglo-Mysore War

19th Century

2 events

1801

politics

1801 treaty between the United States and Choctaw

1851

war

Battle between the Argentine Confederation Army and the Empire of Brazil Navy in 1851, at El Tonelero pass on the Paraná River, during the Platine War