Historical Events In 2017

Jul 06   In the year 2017 france announces it will ban petrol and diesel cars by 2040   

Jul 06   Illinois State Senate votes to override Governor Bruce Rauner's veto to approve 1st budget in more than two years, longest-lasting such dispute of any state in the year 2017.   

Jul 06   Sri Lankan government confirms outbreak of dengue fever has killed at least 227 in the year 2017.   

Jul 07   G-20 summit of world leaders begins in Hamburg, Germany amid violent protests on this day in history.   

Jul 07   Tesla Motors produces its first mass-market car, the Model 3 on this day in history.   

Jul 07   The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is voted for by 122 of the 193 UN member states in the year 2017.   

Jul 07   United Nations nuclear weapon ban treaty adopted in New York, without participation of nuclear countries in the year 2017.   

Jul 08   In the year 2017 british Lions tie 15-15 with New Zealand All Blacks in their 3rd rugby match to tie the series   

Jul 08   In the year 2017 unesco declares Asmara, capital of Eritrea, a world heritage site for its Art Deco buildings   

Jul 09   On this day in history atthaya Thitikul,14-year old Thai amateur becomes youngest winner on Ladies's European Golf Tour at 14 years, 4 months at Ladies European Thailand Championship   

Jul 09   On this day in history cEO Elon Musk is the first owner of Telsa's first mass market electric car - the Model 3   

Jul 09   On this day in history english footballer Wayne Rooney announces he has left Manchester United after 13 years to rejoin Everton   

Jul 09   In the year 2017 hundreds of thousands protest against the Turkish government at a rally in Istanbul, Turkey   

Jul 09   On this day in history iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi proclaims victory over Islamic State forces in Mosul   

Jul 10   On this day in history iraqi Civil War: Mosul is declared fully liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.   

Jul 10   NASA's Juno spacecraft makes closest ever pass over Jupiter's Great Red Spot at 9,000 kilometers overhead on this day in history.   

Jul 12   Giant iceberg breaks away from Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica, about 6,000 sq km in length on this day in history.   

Jul 13   "Dunkirk" film directed by Christopher Nolan with ensemble cast including Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy premieres in London, England on this day in history.   

Jul 13   US President Donald Trump arrives in Paris for a 2-day visit with French President Emmanuel Macron in the year 2017.   

Jul 15   In the year 2017 124th Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Garbine Muguruza beats Venus Williams (7-5, 6-0)   

Jul 15   On this day in history australian Justine Damond killed by Minneapolis police officer after calling 911 for a disturbance   

Jul 16   131st Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic (6-3, 6-1, 6-4) for a record 8th title in the year 2017.   

Jul 16   BBC announces first ever female Doctor Who will be played by Jodie Whittaker on this day in history.   

Jul 17   The Muppets Studio in firing the voice of Kermit the Frog, Steve Whitmire, blame his “unacceptable business conduct” on this day in history.   

Jul 19   "Depacito" by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee becomes the most streamed song ever, played 4.6 billion times on this day in history.   

Jul 19   Archaeological dig in Kakadu National Park extends Aboriginal peoples time in Australia to 65,000 to 80,000 years ago on this day in history.   

Jul 19   BBC publishes salaries of its top-earning journalists and presenters, two-thirds male, Chris Evans highest at over £2.2 million on this day in history.   

Jul 19   On this day in history uS scientists calculate total amount plastic ever produced - 8.3 million tonnes, equal to weight of 1 billion elephants   

Jul 19   On this day in history uS Senator John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer   

Jul 20   In the year 2017 elon Musk tweets he has "verbal govt approval" to build 29 minute Hyperloop between New York and Washington D.C.   

Jul 21   Singer Justin Bieber barred from performing in China by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture citing his "bad behavior" in the year 2017.   

Jul 21   On this day in history white House Press Secretary Sean Spicer resigns after opposing appointment of Anthony Scaramucci   

Jul 22   10 die in over-heated tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas in human-trafficking incident in the year 2017.   

Jul 22   In the year 2017 south African golfer Branden Grace records lowest round for a men's major championship - 62 in 3rd round at British Open, Royal Birkdale, England   

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Jan 01   Tony Atkinson, British economist died in the year 2017.   

Jan 01   On this day in history death of hilarion Capucci, Syrian Catholic bishop   

Jan 01   Derek Parfit, British philosopher died in the year 2017.   

Jan 02   John Berger, British art critic, novelist and painter died on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history death of viktor Tsaryov, Russian footballer   

Jan 03   On this day in history death of igor Volk, Ukrainian-born Russian cosmonaut   

Jan 04   In the year 2017 death of ezio Pascutti, Italian footballer   

Jan 04   In the year 2017 death of georges Prêtre, French conductor