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  • Los Angeles Police Raid Symbionese Liberation Army HQ, Kill Six, May 17, 1974
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    Los Angeles Police Raid Symbionese Liberation Army HQ, Kill Six, May 17, 1974

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    Police in Los Angeles raid the Symbionese Liberation Army's headquarters, killing six members, including Camilla Hall. Date: May 17, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on May 17 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1974 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • The Troubles: UVF Car Bombings Kill 33 in Dublin and Monaghan, May 17, 1974
    1974 events

    The Troubles: UVF Car Bombings Kill 33 in Dublin and Monaghan, May 17, 1974

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    The Troubles: Thirty-three civilians are killed and 300 injured when the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) detonates four car bombs in Dublin and Monaghan, Ireland. Date: May 17, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on May 17 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1974 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Nolan Bushnell Opens First Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theatre, May 17, 1977
    1977 events

    Nolan Bushnell Opens First Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theatre, May 17, 1977

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    Nolan Bushnell opens the first Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre (later renamed Chuck E. Cheese) in San Jose, California. Date: May 17, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on May 17 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1977 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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    Miami Riots After McDuffie Acquittal, May 17, 1980

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    Rioting breaks out in downtown Miami, following the acquittal of four white police officers in the killing of Arthur McDuffie, a black insurance salesman. Date: May 17, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on May 17 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1980 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Shining Path Attacks Chuschi Polling Station, Peru Internal Conflict Begins May 17, 1980
    1980 events

    Shining Path Attacks Chuschi Polling Station, Peru Internal Conflict Begins May 17, 1980

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    On the eve of presidential elections, Maoist guerrilla group Shining Path attacks a polling location in Chuschi (a town in Ayacucho), starting the Internal conflict in Peru. Date: May 17, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on May 17 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1980 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Chun Doo-hwan Seizes South Korean Government, Declares Martial Law, May 17, 1980
    1980 events

    Chun Doo-hwan Seizes South Korean Government, Declares Martial Law, May 17, 1980

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    General Chun Doo-hwan of South Korea seizes control of the government and declares martial law in order to suppress student demonstrations. Date: May 17, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on May 17 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1980 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Lebanon, Israel, US Sign Withdrawal Agreement May 17, 1983
    1983 events

    Lebanon, Israel, US Sign Withdrawal Agreement May 17, 1983

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    Lebanon, Israel, and the United States sign an agreement on Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Date: May 17, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on May 17 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1983 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • U.S. DOE Declassifies Oak Ridge Mercury Pollution Documents, May 17, 1983
    1983 events

    U.S. DOE Declassifies Oak Ridge Mercury Pollution Documents, May 17, 1983

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    The U.S. Department of Energy declassifies documents showing world's largest mercury pollution event in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (ultimately found to be 4.2ย million pounds [1.9ย kt]), in response to the Appalachian Observer's Freedom of Information Act request. Date: May 17, 1983 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on May 17 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day…

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  • Prince Charles Calls National Gallery Addition a โ€œMonstrous Carbuncleโ€ May 17, 1984
    1984 events

    Prince Charles Calls National Gallery Addition a โ€œMonstrous Carbuncleโ€ May 17, 1984

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    Prince Charles calls a proposed addition to the National Gallery, London, a "monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend", sparking controversies on the proper role of the Royal Family and the course of modern architecture. Date: May 17, 1984 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on May 17 ๐Ÿ“……

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  • Iraqi Mirage F1 Attacks USS Stark, 37 Killed May 17, 1987
    1987 events

    Iraqi Mirage F1 Attacks USS Stark, 37 Killed May 17, 1987

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    Iranโ€“Iraq War: An Iraqi Dassault Mirage F1 fighter jet fires two missiles into the U.S. Navy warship USSย Stark, killing 37 and injuring 21 of her crew. Date: May 17, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on May 17 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1987 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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