Aug 17 in history: First commercial steamboat service departs New York and more

 | Updated: Aug 17, 2021, 08:02 AM IST

From Pakistani President Zia & US Ambassador Raphel getting killed in a plane crash to Michael Phelps becoming first athlete to win 8 gold medals at one Olympic Games, we have it all.

Let's dive in today's history.

First commercial steamboat service, North River Steamboat, departs New York

First commercial steamboat service, North River Steamboat, departs New York

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Bolshevik revolutionary leader Moisei Uritsky is assassinated.

Bolshevik revolutionary leader Moisei Uritsky is assassinated.
 

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The novel "Animal Farm" by George Orwell is first published in the UK

The novel "Animal Farm" by George Orwell is first published in the UK

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Pakistani President Zia & US Ambassador Raphel are killed in a plane crash

Pakistani President Zia & US Ambassador Raphel are killed in a plane crash

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Michael Phelps becomes first athlete to win 8 gold medals at one Olympic Games

Michael Phelps becomes first athlete to win 8 gold medals at one Olympic Games

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