36 significant historical events occurred on June 17. On June 17, several key international events have occurred. In 1925, the Geneva Protocol was signed, banning chemical and biological weapons in warfare. During World War II, on this date in 1941, the British launched Operation Battleaxe. In sports, the FIFA World Cup Final took place in Chile in 1962. In motorsport, the Belgian Grand Prix Formula One races were held on June 17 in both 1951 and 1962.
14 famous birthdays on June 17
Including George A. Akerlof, Paulina Rubio, Mohamed ElBaradei
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density-2th Century
1 event10th Century
1 event12th Century
1 event16th Century
2 events17th Century
3 events18th Century
2 events19th Century
6 events20th Century
14 eventsTreaty prohibiting the use of chemical and biological weapons in international armed conflicts
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification — International treaty on environmental protection
21st Century
6 events2015 Charleston, South Carolina shooting — mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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