Historical Events on November 17

14 significant historical events occurred on November 17. November 17 has been the date of several notable historical events. It is remembered for the signing of the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1905, which established Japanese control over Korea. In 1997, the Luxor massacre in Egypt shocked the international community. More recently, on November 17, 2013, the Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 crashed in Russia, and the United States Grand Prix Formula One race took place, showing its continued presence in contemporary history.