History of October 17

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History of October 17

1456 – The University of Greifswald is established, making it the second oldest university in northern continental Europe
The-University-of-Greifswald

1855 – Bessemer steelmaking process patented
Bessemer-steelmaking-process

1888 – Thomas Edison files a patent for the Optical Phonograph (the first movie).
Thomas-Edison-files-a-patent

1888 – The first issue of “National Geographic Magazine” was released at newsstands.
The-first-issue-of-National-GeographicM

1916 – Dutch women demonstrate for female suffrage
Dutch-women-demonstrate

1975 – UN passes resolution saying “Zionism is a form of racism”

1979 – Mother Teresa of India was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Mother-Teresa-of-India-was-awarded

2000 – In New York City, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum opened to the public.
In-New-York-City

2003 – In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration approved a drug, known as memantine, to help people with Alzheimer’s symptoms.

2003 – In Taipei, Taiwan, construction crews finished 1,676-foot-tall-building called Taipei 101. The building was planned to open for business in 2004.
In-Taipei-Taiwan-construction

2003 – In northwest England, the Carnforth railway station reopened as a heritage center.
In-northwest-England

By: Archa Dave

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