
View Historical Events by Day: What Happened on March 17 in History?
Explore the historical events that shaped our world on March 17th. From major milestones to cultural achievements, see what happened on this day in history. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.
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Commodus, Roman Emperor, makes his son Commodus co-emperor.
Harald Hardrada becomes King of Norway after the death of Magnus I.
King Baldwin I of Jerusalem dies.
King Robert II of Scotland is crowned, beginning the Stuart dynasty.
Siege of Falaise: English forces under Richard II fail to capture the town of Falaise in Normandy.
Tamerlane captures the city of Damascus, strengthening his influence in the region.
Ferdinand I succeeds his father, Charles V, as Holy Roman Emperor.
England's House of Commons passes an act abolishing the House of Lords.
British forces evacuate Boston during the American Revolutionary War.
Sir Ralph Abercromby lands in Egypt with British troops during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Sir Ralph Abercromby lands in Egypt with British troops during the French Revolutionary Wars.
The Kingdom of Bavaria becomes the first German state to adopt a constitution.