March 17

What happened on March 17 in history

3 events fall on March 17, from 1861 to 1992. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on March 17

  1. 1861

    The Kingdom of Italy is proclaimed

    Victor Emmanuel II is declared king of a newly unified country.

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  2. 1958

    Vanguard 1 is launched

    The oldest satellite still in orbit begins its long circuit of the Earth.

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  3. 1992

    South Africa votes to end apartheid

    White voters back reform by a two-thirds majority in a referendum.

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