February 17 in History

17 February in History – 179 years ago

Colony of North Australia

Australasia 1846: Colony of North Australia

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on 17 February 1897

Congo Free State secures Lado Enclave

All Events on 17 February

ends   2024
Russia defeats Ukraine at Avdiivka
  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   1867
Austria and Hungary agree on dual monarchy
starts   1846
Colony of North Australia briefly authorized
ends   1815
US and British fight War of 1812
starts   1796
British occupy Ambon and Moluccas
  430
Juthungi threaten northern Italy*
ends   395
Huns raid Romans and Goths across Danube*
ends   364
Jovian rules Roman Empire
starts   302
Galerius defeats Carpi and Sarmatians*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 17 February for purposes of Omniatlas

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