August 17 interesting facts


1. On August 17, 1945, Indonesia gained independence from the Netherlands.

2. On August 17, 1960, Gabon gained independence from France.

3. The first CD was created on August 17, 1982 at the PolyGram factory owned by Philips.

4. Bridget Driscoll on August 17, 1896 was fatally hit by a “speeding” 7 km/h car, becoming the world’s first car accident victim.

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August 17 questions and answers


Who celebrates the name day on August 17?

On August 17, the name day is celebrated by: Jacek, Bertram, Miron, Liberat, Jaczewoj, Eliza, Zawisza, Anita, Anastazja, Joanna, Julianna, Angelika, Serwiusz, Żaneta, Klara,


What day of the week is August 17th?

August 17th falls on:


2019 – Saturday, 2020 – Monday, 2021 – Tuesday, 2022 – Wednesday, 2023 – Thursday, 2024 – Saturday, 2025 – Sunday, 2026 – Monday, 2027 – Tuesday, 2028 – Thursday


What Zodiac Sign are people born on August 17 from?

People born on August 17 are under the sign of Lion.


How long is the day of August 17 in Poland?

On August 17 in Warsaw, the day lasts 14 hours and 32 minutes.


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