February 17 in History
17 February in History – 193 years ago

Europe 1832: First Egyptian-Ottoman War
In return for assisting the Ottoman Empire in Greece, Egyptian ruler Muhammad Ali—nominally... SEE MORE…
Starting on 17 February 1846
All Events on 17 February
2008
Kosovo formally declares independence
starts
1979
China invades northern Vietnam
starts
1944
US captures Eniwetok
1942
US establishes base on Bora Bora
1897
Congo Free State secures Lado Enclave
starts
1846
Colony of North Australia briefly authorized
starts
1796
British occupy Ambon and Moluccas
*Actual date uncertain; set to 17 February for purposes of Omniatlas
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