Historical Events
- Italy's choice of national anthem, Il Canto degli Italiani, becomes official in law for the first time, almost 60 years after it was provisionally chosen following the birth of the republic.
Famous Deaths
- Marek Perepeczko, Polish actor (Janosik), dies at 63
2005 Highlights
About November 17, 2005
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
