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17 October
Contemporary era
1989
Loma Prieta earthquake
On 17 October 1989, an earthquake struck the San Francisco area during a baseball game.
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- Encyclopaedia Seisme de 1989 de Loma Prieta (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5
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Contemporary era
1907
Marconi's transatlantic radio service
On 17 October 1907, Marconi opened the first commercial transatlantic radiotelegraph service.
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- Encyclopaedia Guglielmo Marconi (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1777
Surrender at Saratoga
On 17 October 1777, the British surrender at Saratoga marked a turning point in the American Revolution.
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- Encyclopaedia Bataille de Saratoga (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5