February 17 in history: Indonesia tsunami, China invades Vietnam, and more
| Updated: Feb 17, 2021, 08:29 AM IST
NASA's first cloud cover satellite, Kosovo's independence from Serbia, and more — here's what happened on this day in history
NASA launches first cloud cover satellite "Vanguard 2"
NASA launches first cloud cover satellite "Vanguard 2"
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China invades Vietnam
China invades Vietnam
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Krzysztof Wielicki & Leszek Cichy attempt first winter ascent of Mount Everest
Krzysztof Wielicki & Leszek Cichy attempt first winter ascent of Mount Everest
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Earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia kill 108
Earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia kill 108
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Kosovo declares independence from Serbia
Kosovo declares independence from Serbia