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Kosovo
Kosovo declares independence from Serbia.
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In 2026, February 17 falls on a Tuesday. Here are 3 notable moments from the same calendar date.
This year (2026), February 17
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Kosovo declares independence from Serbia.
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NASA's Discovery Program begins as the NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft lifts off on the first mission ever to orbit and land on an asteroid, 433 Eros.
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The Cenepa War between Peru and Ecuador ends on a ceasefire brokered by the UN.
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