Historical Events
- 5 hour humanitarian ceasefire, proposed by the UN, takes place between Israel and Hamas
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 is shot down over Eastern Ukraine by a Buk surface-to-air missile launched from pro-Russian separatist-controlled territory, killing all 283 passengers and 15 crew on board
Famous Deaths
- Elaine Stritch, American stage and screen actress (30 Rock; Two's Company), singer and member of the American Theater Hall of Fame, dies in her sleep at 89
- Henry Hartsfield Jr, American USAF Colonel, and NASA astronaut (STS-4; STS-41-D; STS-61-A), dies of complications from back surgery at 80
- Ross Burden, New Zealand celebrity chef, dies at 45
About July 17, 2014
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fancy - Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX
#1 Song: It's My Birthday - will.i.am Ft. Cody Wise
