The Okeechobee hurricane strikes southeastern Florida, killing more than 2,500 people. Date: September 17, 1928 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1928 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Kurdish Ararat rebellion is suppressed by the Turks. Date: September 17, 1930 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1930 📅 On This Day (Today)

A speech by Laureano Gómez leads to the escalation of the Leticia Incident. Date: September 17, 1932 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1932 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Niagara Gorge Railroad ceases operations after a rockslide. Date: September 17, 1935 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1935 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War II: German submarine U-29 sinks the British aircraft carrier HMS Courageous. Date: September 17, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War II: The Soviet invasion of Poland begins. Date: September 17, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War II: Due to setbacks in the Battle of Britain and approaching autumn weather, Hitler postpones Operation Sea Lion. Date: September 17, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War II: Soviet forces enter Tehran during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran. Date: September 17, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War II: German forces are attacked by the Allies in the Battle of San Marino. Date: September 17, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today)