It happened on a… August 17

2012

Gay pride events are banned for a century in Moscow.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes İzmit, Turkey, killing more than 17,000 and injuring 44,000..

U.S. President Clinton admitted to having an improper relationship with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern.

The first Compact Discs (CDs) are released to the public in Germany.

Montreal catcher Gary Carter the first Expo to reach the 1,000 hit mark, as he hits an infield single against the Atlanta Braves.

Korea is divided into North and South Korea along the 38th parallel.

Fantasmagorie, the first animated cartoon, created by Émile Cohl, is shown in Paris, France.

Electric self-starter for automobile patented.

Solymon Merrick patents wrench.