What happend on 17th August

16.08
18.08
2005

The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of the Israel unilateral disengagement plan, starts.

2004

The National Assembly of Serbia unanimously adopts new state symbols for Serbia: Boze Pravde becomes the new anthem and the coat of arms is adopted for the whole country.

2004

MD5 collision found by Chinese researchers.

2002

In Santa Rosa, California, the Charles M. Schulz Museum opens to the public.

1999

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Izmit, Turkey, killing more than 17,000 and injuring 44,000.

1998

Monica 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 admits before the nation that he "misled people" about his relationship.

1991

Wade Frankum starts his killing spree in Strathfield, Australia, an event that was later dubbed the Strathfield Massacre.

1988

Pakistani President Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq and US Ambassador Arnold Raphel are killed in a plane crash.

1980

Azaria Chamberlain disappears, likely taken by a dingo, leading to what was then the most publicised trial in Australian history.

1979

Two Soviet Aeroflot jetliners collide in mid-air over Ukraine, killing 156