Historical Events
- American sweep in 100m women's hurdles at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics with Brianna Rollins taking gold ahead of Nia Ali & Kristi Castlin; 1st time US has swept medals in an Olympic women's track & field event
- Flood waters recede in Louisiana leaving 13 dead and damaging 4,000 homes
- German pair Laura Ludwig & Kira Walkenhorst upsets Brazilian hometown favourites Ágatha Bednarczuk & Bárbara Seixas 21–18, 21–14 to win the Olympic women's beach volleyball gold in Rio de Janeiro
- Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson wins 200m gold medal in 21.78; wraps up 100/200m Rio de Janeiro Olympics double
- Kenyan runner Conseslus Kipruto records an Olympic record 8:03.28 to win the men's 3,000m steeplechase gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Games
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Hiller, Canadian director (Love Story), dies at 92
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About August 17, 2016
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cheap Thrills - Sia Featuring Sean Paul
#1 Song: Cold Water - Major Lazer Ft. Justin Bieber & Mø
