Historical Events
- New Research shows the Great Pacific Garbage Patch now has coast creatures living and breeding in it, including jellyfish, sponges and worms raising concerns about the spread of invasive species [1]
Famous Deaths
- April Stevens [Caroline LoTempio], American vocalist ("Deep Purple" - the song, not the band), dies at 93
- Pavlo Shkapenko, Ukrainian midfielder/striker (10 caps; FC Dynamo Kyiv, FC Torpedo Moscow), dies at 50
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About April 17, 2023
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 1 year and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
#1 Song: Miracle - Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding
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