July 17

    What happened on July 17 in history

    3 events fall on July 17, from 1453 to 1955. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on July 17

    1. 1453

      The Hundred Years' War ends

      The Battle of Castillon leaves the English with only Calais.

      Read about Gutenberg's Print Shop, MainzPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1918

      The Romanovs are executed

      The tsar and his family are killed in a cellar at Yekaterinburg.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1955

      Disneyland opens

      The park opens in Anaheim on a chaotic invitation-only day.

      Play the 20th century round

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