July 17 in history: First post-World War II meeting, downing of Malaysian jet MH17 and more
| Updated: Jul 17, 2020, 08:18 AM IST
From the first meeting after World War II to the downing of Malaysian jet MH17, we've got it all covered!
Let's dive into today's history.
1945
Allies hold first post-World War II meeting in Potsdam.
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1955
Disneyland opens in California.
(Photograph:WION)
1976
Indonesia declares annexed East Timor as its 27th province.
(Photograph:WION)
1996
Government officially changes the name of Madras to Chennai.
(Photograph:WION)
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2014
Malaysia's jet MH17 is shot down over Ukraine killing 298.