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17 February

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Contemporary era

1904

Premiere of 'Madama Butterfly'

On 17 February 1904, Puccini's opera 'Madama Butterfly' premiered at La Scala in Milan.

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Contemporary era

1863

Founding of the Red Cross

On 17 February 1863, the committee that became the International Committee of the Red Cross was born in Geneva.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1600

The burning of Giordano Bruno

On 17 February 1600, the philosopher Giordano Bruno was burned in Rome for heresy.

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