On this day in 2024 - 7/17/2024
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7/17/2024 - On this day in 2024
July 17, 2024
📌 On this day: Disneyland Opens (1955): Disneyland, the iconic theme park created by Walt Disney, opened its doors in Anaheim, California. This marked the beginning of a new era in entertainment and the birth of a cultural phenomenon that has expanded globally.
Execution of the Romanov Family (1918): Czar Nicholas II of Russia and his family were executed by Bolsheviks in the cellar of Ipatiev House in Ekaterinburg. This event marked the end of the Romanov dynasty and the beginning of the Soviet Union.
Potsdam Conference Begins (1945): The Potsdam Conference, the final Allied summit of World War II, started on this day. The leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union met to discuss the terms of the German and Japanese surrenders and to make post-war plans.
Birth of Angela Merkel (1954): Angela Merkel, the first female Chancellor of Germany and a prominent figure in European politics, was born on this day.
Death of Billie Holiday (1959): Jazz singer Billie Holiday, known for her unique vocal style and her rendition of "Strange Fruit," passed away on this day.
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