Historical Events
- 73rd Cannes Film Festival: Titane wins Palme d'Or, its director Frenchwoman Julie Ducournau only 2nd woman to win
Famous Weddings
- Basketball player and coach Bobby Fisher marries "Basketball Wives" alum Gloria Govan at Cielo Farms, Malibu
- Radio host Bobby Bones marries Caitlin Parker at home in Nashville
Famous Deaths
- Graham Vick, British opera director (Birmingham Opera Company, 1987-2020), dies of COVID-19 complications at 67
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About July 17, 2021
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
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#1 Song: Butter - BTS
#1 Song: Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran
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