World War II: Soviet troops launch the Tallinn Offensive against Germany and pro-independence Estonian units. Date: September 17, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: Allied airborne troops parachute into the Netherlands as the "Market" half of Operation Market Garden and British XXX Corps advances into the Netherlands as the "Garden" half of the Operation. Date: September 17, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1944…
The Nizam of Hyderabad surrenders his sovereignty over the Hyderabad State and joins the Indian Union. Date: September 17, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Lehi (also known as the Stern gang) assassinates Count Folke Bernadotte, who was appointed by the United Nations to mediate between the Arab nations and Israel. Date: September 17, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Canadian steamship SS Noronic burns in Toronto Harbour with the loss of over 118 lives. Date: September 17, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Republic of India formally recognised the State of Israel. Date: September 17, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1950 📅 On This Day (Today)
The People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps (Then known as the PLAAF 1st Ground Forces Brigade) is founded. Date: September 17, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1950 📅 On This Day (Today)
Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 706 crashes during takeoff from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, killing all 37 people on board. Date: September 17, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1961 📅 On This Day (Today)
The world's first retractable roof stadium, the Civic Arena, opens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Date: September 17, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1961 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Battle of Chawinda is fought between Pakistan and India. Date: September 17, 1965 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 17 📅 Events on this day in 1965 📅 On This Day (Today)