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Edition No. 93 · GlobalEst. 2026
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This Day in History

This Day in History: October 17

Test your knowledge of significant historical events that occurred on October 17 throughout the centuries.

Date: 2026-10-17

1. In 1777, which British General surrendered his army of 5,700 men to American General Horatio Gates, marking a turning point in the American Revolutionary War?

2. Which infamous American gangster was convicted of income tax evasion on October 17, 1931?

3. On October 17, 1933, which renowned physicist fled Nazi Germany to settle in the United States?

4. The '17 October Revolution,' a series of nationwide protests that led to significant political shifts, began in which country in 2019?

5. Which major naval engagement, often cited as the largest naval battle in history, began off the Philippine Islands on October 17, 1944?