What Happened on August 18, 2017

Historical Events

Sinking of the USS Indianapolis

Civilian researchers led by Paul Allen re-discover the USS Indianapolis 18,000 feet below the Pacific surface, 72 years after it was sunk by Japanese torpedoes

A scene from the 2016 movie "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage"

Event of Interest

White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon is fired by US President Donald Trump

Famous Deaths

Brian Aldiss, British sci-fi author (Super-Toys Last All Summer Long, Helliconia trilogy), dies at 92
Bruce Forsyth, British entertainer and presenter (The Generation Game), dies at 89
Zoe Laskari, Greek actress, dies at 72