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17 October Revolution
The 17 October Revolution starts in Lebanon.
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In 2026, October 17 falls on a Saturday. Here are 3 notable moments from the same calendar date.
This year (2026), October 17
falls on a Saturday
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a Friday
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The 17 October Revolution starts in Lebanon.
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Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the last foothold of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Raqqa, marking the end of the Battle of Raqqa.
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Rehavam Ze'evi, the Israeli minister of tourism, was assassinated in revenge for the killing of PFLP leader Abu Ali Mustafa.
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