August 17th in history

 

Events

In August 17^th 2011, the price of gold reaches a new record after Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez announces plans to nationalize his country’s gold industry.

This day in 2008 American accomplished swimmer Michael Phelps wins 8 gold medals in 2008 Olympics.

And in 1999, earthquake kills 17,000 in Northwest Turkey.

Bill Clinton admits an “inappropriate relationship” with Monica Lewinsky before a grand jury in 1998.

This day 1988, Republicans elected George W. Bush for president.

In 1978, the Atlantic was successfully crossed for the first time with balloon by 3 Americans. And in Philippines an earthquake and tidal wave kills up to 8,000 in 1976.

In 1960 African republic of Gabon gains independence from France

In 1950 Indonesia gains independence from Netherlands

Birthdays

Mikhail Moseyevich Botvinnk World chess champion born today in 1991

Thierry Henry French footballer born today in 1977

Ibrahim Babangida, former Nigeria President born in 1941

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