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What Happened on July 17, 2023

Historical Events

  • Russia pulls out of a deal allowing the export of Ukrainian grain past their naval blockade, threatening to push world food prices higher [1]
  • Typhoon Talim, makes landfall on China's Guandong coast with winds of nearly 140km/h (87mph), forcing the evacuation of nearly 230,000 people [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Nicholas Goodison, British businessman (CEO of TSB Group; Chairman of London Stock Exchange, 1976-86), and arts supporter (Chairman of the Courtauld Institute of Art, 1982-2002; Chair and of the National Art Collections Fund, 1986 -2002), dies at 97
  • Palhinha, Brazilian soccer forward (16 caps; Cruzeiro, Corinthians, Atlético Mineiro) and manager (SC Corinthians, União São João, Al-Tai), dies at 73
  • Robert Budzynski, French soccer defender (11 caps; RC Lens, FC Nantes), dies at 83
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About July 17, 2023

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 1 year and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
  • UK #1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave