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17 August

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Contemporary era

1945

Independence of Indonesia

On 17 August 1945, Indonesia proclaimed its independence.

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Contemporary era

1807

First voyage of Fulton's steamboat

On 17 August 1807, Robert Fulton's Clermont made its first commercial voyage on the Hudson.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1585

Fall of Antwerp

On 17 August 1585, the Spanish capture of Antwerp marked a turning point in the Dutch Revolt.

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