1862
The Dakota War of 1862 begins in Minnesota as the Dakota Sioux attack white settlements along the Minnesota River.
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读:The Dakota War of 1862 was a conflict between the United States government and the Sioux Native American tribe in Minnesota. It began on August 17, 1862, when the Sioux attacked white settlements along the Minnesota River, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of settlers and soldiers. The war lasted for several weeks and ended with the execution of 303 Sioux warriors, the largest mass execution in U.S. history. --来自AI解读
1896
Gold is discovered in the Klondike River in the Yukon, Canada, sparking the Klondike Gold Rush.
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读:The discovery of gold in the Klondike River in 1896 sparked a massive gold rush that drew thousands of prospectors to the Yukon region of Canada. The Klondike Gold Rush, also known as the Yukon Gold Rush, was one of the most significant events in Canadian history, leading to the establishment of Dawson City and contributing to the development of the Yukon Territory. --来自AI解读
1915
Jewish American Leo Frank is lynched in Marietta, Georgia, after being convicted of murder.
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读:Leo Frank was a Jewish-American factory manager who was wrongly accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1913. Despite being convicted and sentenced to death, Frank's guilt was highly questionable. On August 17, 1915, a group of vigilantes broke into the prison where Frank was being held and lynched him. The case drew widespread outrage and is considered one of the most notorious examples of anti-Semitism in American history. --来自AI解读
1943
World War II: The United States begins dropping supplies to the French Resistance.
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读:During World War II, the French Resistance was a group of French citizens who actively resisted the German occupation of France. On August 17, 1943, the United States began dropping supplies to the French Resistance, providing them with much-needed weapons, ammunition, and other materials to aid in their fight against the Nazis. This support played a crucial role in the ultimate liberation of France. --来自AI解读
1945
Indonesia declares its independence from Japan.
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读:Following Japan's defeat in World War II, Indonesia declared its independence on August 17, 1945. The declaration was made by Sukarno, who would later become the country's first president. However, the Dutch attempted to reassert control over the region, leading to a four-year war for independence that ended with the signing of the Dutch-Indonesian Round Table Conference in 1949. --来自AI解读
1962
Peter Fechter becomes the first person to die at the Berlin Wall.
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读:Peter Fechter was an 18-year-old East German bricklayer who attempted to escape to West Berlin by climbing the Berlin Wall on August 17, 1962. As he reached the top of the wall, he was shot by East German border guards and fell back onto the East Berlin side, where he lay for over an hour before he was taken away by guards. Fechter's death was the first of many at the Berlin Wall, which divided East and West Berlin during the Cold War era. --来自AI解读
1969
Category 5 Hurricane Camille hits the Gulf Coast, killing 250 people.
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读:Hurricane Camille was one of the most destructive natural disasters in U.S. history. On August 17, 1969, the Category 5 hurricane made landfall along the Gulf Coast, particularly affecting Mississippi and Louisiana. The storm surge caused widespread flooding and damage, resulting in the deaths of at least 250 people. Camille remains one of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes to affect the United States. --来自AI解读
1977
The Soviet icebreaker Arktika becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole.
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读:On August 17, 1977, the Soviet icebreaker Arktika became the first surface ship to reach the North Pole. This achievement marked a significant milestone in Arctic exploration and demonstrated the capabilities of Soviet naval technology. The Arktika was designed to navigate through thick ice and played a crucial role in the development of the Northern Sea Route. --来自AI解读
1991
Strathfield massacre in Sydney, Australia: taxi driver Wade Frankum shoots seven people and injures six others before turning the gun on himself.
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读:On August 17, 1991, Wade Frankum, a taxi driver in Sydney, Australia, carried out a mass shooting known as the Strathfield massacre. Frankum shot seven people, killing them instantly, and injured six others before turning the gun on himself and committing suicide. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but it is believed that Frankum was suffering from mental health issues. --来自AI解读
1998
Lewinsky scandal: US President Bill Clinton admits in taped testimony that he had an "improper physical relationship" with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. On the same day he delivers a televised address in which he admits he "misled people".
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读:On August 17, 1998, U.S. President Bill Clinton admitted in a televised address that he had an "improper physical relationship" with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. This admission came after months of denying the affair, which led to his impeachment by the House of Representatives in December 1998. Although he was acquitted by the Senate in February 1999, the scandal tarnished Clinton's presidency and led to a significant shift in public opinion. --来自AI解读