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2017 Barcelona attacks
Barcelona attacks: A van is driven into pedestrians in La Rambla, killing 14 and injuring at least 100.
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In 2026, August 17 falls on a Monday. Here are 3 notable moments from the same calendar date.
This year (2026), August 17
falls on a Monday
Last year it was
a Sunday
Next year it will be
a Tuesday
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Barcelona attacks: A van is driven into pedestrians in La Rambla, killing 14 and injuring at least 100.
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Michael Phelps won his eighth gold medal of the Summer Olympics in Beijing, setting the record for the most gold medals won by an athlete at a single games.
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The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.
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