October 17
What happened on October 17 in history
5 events fall on October 17, from 1777 to 1973. 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 October 17
1777
The Battle of Saratoga ends
A British army surrenders and France is persuaded to join the war.
1814
The London beer flood
A vat bursts in St Giles and porter floods the streets.
1931
Al Capone is convicted
The Chicago boss is found guilty of tax evasion.
1933
Einstein arrives in America
He reaches the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany.
1973
The oil embargo begins
OPEC producers cut supply to states supporting Israel.