Nicosia, Cyprus. The following are some of the major events to have occurred on March 17, ranging from international diplomacy and politics to natural disasters, sports, and science.
Sport
In 1894, the first-ever Stanley Cup playoff ice hockey game was played.
Diplomacy and security
In 1948, Britain, France and the Benelux countries signed the Brussels Treaty, providing for military cooperation in case of attack.
Natural disaster
In 1963, Mount Agung volcano on the island of Bali erupted, killing at least 11,000 people.
China
In 1998, Zhu Rongji was elected premier with a mandate to overhaul crumbling state industry and ailing banks.
Olympics
In 1999, six International Olympic Committee members were expelled from the IOC in the Salt Lake City bribery scandal.
United States and Iraq
In 2003, in a 13-minute White House speech, President George W. Bush ordered Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq with his sons by 4.15 a.m. (0115 GMT) on March 20 or face the might of the U.S. military.
Obituary
In 2006, Oleg Cassini, who created a fashion powerhouse and helped make Jacqueline Kennedy America’s most glamorous first lady, died aged 92.
Hong Kong
In 2011, people in Hong Kong hauled Cathay Pacific Boeing aircraft into record books.
Science
In 2011, palaeontologists announced a new dinosaur species.
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