October 17
Saturday 17, 1992:
The United Nations General Assembly declares October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, to be observed beginning in 1993. Resolution 47/196 of 22 December 1992.
Sunday 17, 1937:
Huey, Dewey and Louie, Donald Duck's three almost identical nephews, first appear in a newspaper comic strip.
Wednesday 17, 1860:
First British golf open
Wednesday 17, 1781:
General Charles Cornwallis offers his surrender to the American revolutionaries at Yorktown, Virginia
Monday 17, 1346:
Battle of Neville's Cross: King David II of Scotland is captured by Edward III of England at Calais, and imprisoned in the Tower of London for eleven years
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