September 17

    What happened on September 17 in history

    8 events fall on September 17, from 1787 to 1978. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on September 17

    1. 1787

      The US Constitution is signed

      Thirty-nine delegates sign in Philadelphia.

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    2. 1787

      The Constitution is signed

      Delegates in Philadelphia put their names to the finished document.

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    3. 1862

      The Battle of Antietam

      The bloodiest single day in American history halts Lee's invasion.

      Read about Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, World's First UndergroundPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1862

      Antietam

      The bloodiest single day in American history ends Lee's first invasion of the North.

      Read about Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, World's First UndergroundPlay the 19th century round

    5. 1908

      The first aeroplane fatality

      Thomas Selfridge dies when Orville Wright's machine crashes at Fort Myer.

      Read about Louis Blériot Crosses the English ChannelPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1939

      The Soviet Union invades Poland

      The Red Army crosses the eastern border sixteen days after Germany.

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    7. 1978

      The Camp David Accords are signed

      Egypt and Israel agree a framework for peace.

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    8. 1978

      The Camp David Accords

      Begin and Sadat sign the framework for peace between Egypt and Israel.

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