Historical Events In 2017

Jul 06   France announces it will ban petrol and diesel cars by 2040 on this day in history.   

Jul 06   In the year 2017 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   

Jul 06   Sri Lankan government confirms outbreak of dengue fever has killed at least 227 on this day in history.   

Jul 07   In the year 2017 g-20 summit of world leaders begins in Hamburg, Germany amid violent protests   

Jul 07   In the year 2017 tesla Motors produces its first mass-market car, the Model 3   

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

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

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   Unesco declares Asmara, capital of Eritrea, a world heritage site for its Art Deco buildings on this day in history.   

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   CEO Elon Musk is the first owner of Telsa's first mass market electric car - the Model 3 in the year 2017.   

Jul 09   English footballer Wayne Rooney announces he has left Manchester United after 13 years to rejoin Everton in the year 2017.   

Jul 09   On this day in history 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   Iraqi Civil War: Mosul is declared fully liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the year 2017.   

Jul 10   NASA's Juno spacecraft makes closest ever pass over Jupiter's Great Red Spot at 9,000 kilometers overhead in the year 2017.   

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   In the year 2017 "Dunkirk" film directed by Christopher Nolan with ensemble cast including Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy premieres in London, England   

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

Jul 15   On this day in history 124th Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Garbine Muguruza beats Venus Williams (7-5, 6-0)   

Jul 15   Australian Justine Damond killed by Minneapolis police officer after calling 911 for a disturbance on this day in history.   

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

Jul 16   In the year 2017 bBC announces first ever female Doctor Who will be played by Jodie Whittaker   

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

Jul 19   In the year 2017 "Depacito" by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee becomes the most streamed song ever, played 4.6 billion times   

Jul 19   In the year 2017 archaeological dig in Kakadu National Park extends Aboriginal peoples time in Australia to 65,000 to 80,000 years ago   

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

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   In the year 2017 uS Senator John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer   

Jul 20   Elon Musk tweets he has "verbal govt approval" to build 29 minute Hyperloop between New York and Washington D.C on this day in history.   

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   White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer resigns after opposing appointment of Anthony Scaramucci in the year 2017.   

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

Jul 22   South African golfer Branden Grace records lowest round for a men's major championship - 62 in 3rd round at British Open, Royal Birkdale, England on this day in history.   

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Jan 01   Tony Atkinson, British economist died on this day in history.   

Jan 01   In the year 2017 death of hilarion Capucci, Syrian Catholic bishop   

Jan 01   Derek Parfit, British philosopher died on this day in history.   

Jan 02   John Berger, British art critic, novelist and painter died in the year 2017.   

Jan 02   In the year 2017 death of viktor Tsaryov, Russian footballer   

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

Jan 04   On this day in history death of ezio Pascutti, Italian footballer   

Jan 04   Georges Prêtre, French conductor died on this day in history.