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

45th US President, Businessman and TV Personality Donald Trump

Events in 2017

Famous Deaths

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

Died in 2017 2017 Highlights