April 17

    What happened on April 17 in history

    3 events fall on April 17, from 1397 to 1970. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 17

    1. 1397

      Chaucer tells the Canterbury Tales at court

      The traditional date for the first telling before Richard II.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1961

      The Bay of Pigs invasion

      A CIA-backed landing in Cuba collapses within three days.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1970

      Apollo 13 splashes down

      The crew returns safely after four days in a crippled spacecraft.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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