ON THIS DAY
What happened on November 17?
November 17 brings together stories of global trade, lunar robotics, peaceful revolution and public office, connecting people and turning points from different places and periods.
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The Suez Canal opened
The canal linking the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea was formally inaugurated.
Lunokhod 1 began operating on the Moon
The Soviet Luna 17 mission delivered the robotic rover Lunokhod 1 to the lunar surface.
The Velvet Revolution began
A student demonstration in Prague was suppressed by police, sparking mass protests against communist rule.
Arnold Schwarzenegger became governor of California
The actor and businessman was sworn in after winning California’s recall election.
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