Historical events for the 17th of November. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on November 17.

November 17 is the 321st day of the year (322nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 44 days remain until the end of the year. 887 – Emperor Charles the Fat is deposed by the …

Discover what happened on November 17 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

On This Day In History - November 17: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

November 17th is the day we officially celebrate Take A Hike Day and Unfriend Day. We made it to day 321 of the year, and there are only 44 days remaining in 2025. From religious events to …

Today in history – which major historical events happened on November 17? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

England’s most hated Queen, Suez Canal opens, the End of the Ottoman Empire, first computer mouse and other major events, birthdays and deaths on November 17.

On November 17, Elizabeth I becomes the Queen of England in 1558, serial killer H. H. Holmes is arrested in 1894, and more important events.

Discover the key historical events that took place on November 17. Learn what happened on this day in history from around the world. Explore now!

On November 17, 1894, the murderous career of HH Holmes, one of the first modern documented serial killers, came to an end when he was arrested in Boston, Massachusetts.