August 17

Tuesday 17, 2004:

The National Assembly of Serbia unanimously adopts new state symbols for Serbia: Boze Pravde becomes the new anthem and the coat of arms is adopted for the whole country.

Saturday 17, 2002:

In Santa Rosa, California, the Charles M. Schulz Museum opens to the public.

Friday 17, 1962:

East German border guards kill 18-year-old Peter Fechter as he attempts to cross the Berlin Wall into West Berlin. He thus became the first victim of the wall

Friday 17, 1883:

Dominican Republic the first public performance of the Dominican National Anthem, Quisqueyanos valientes

Wednesday 17, 1864:

American Civil War: Confederate forces defeated Union troops at the Battle of Gainesville.