Historical events for
Thursday, 17 September 2026

Francisco de Quevedo, Spanish writer from Siglo de Oro, famous for his satirical and moralistic writings.

José Régio, Portuguese writer, one of the most important figures of literary modernism in Portugal.

Agostinho Neto, Angolan politician and first president of independent Angola.

Stirling Moss, British Formula 1 driver, one of the greatest names in the history of motorsport.

Bruce Spence (b. 1945) is an iconic New Zealand-Australian actor. Known for his imposing stature, he brought to life the bizarre and loyal Trainman in "The Matrix Revolutions", controlling the limbo between the digital and mechanical worlds.

Keith Flint (born September 17, 1969, and died March 4, 2019) was an iconic British vocalist and dancer. As the fierce and unmistakable face of The Prodigy, his punk energy and the mega-hit "Firestarter" helped catapult electronic dance music to the masses.

Ana Moura (b. 1979) is one of the most international voices of modern fado. With a deep and sultry timbre, she broke rhythmic barriers and collaborated with names like Prince and The Rolling Stones, reinventing tradition with a global aesthetic.

On September 17, 1986, a bomb attack in front of the "Tati" department store in Paris left 7 dead and 55 injured.

Released simultaneously with Guns N' Roses' "Use Your Illusion I", it includes tracks such as "Civil War" and "You Could Be Mine".

Part of Guns N' Roses' double release "Use Your Illusion" includes "November Rain", "Don't Cry" and "Live and Let Die".

On September 17, 1996, Diogo Freitas do Amaral's term as president of the United Nations General Assembly ended.

On September 17, 2004, Portugal, Spain, France and the Netherlands established a cooperation agreement for militarized security, reinforcing European collaboration on defense and security issues.

Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th century nun, composer and mystic, is celebrated on September 17th. She was one of the first women to be recognized as a doctor of the Church, famous for her visions and contributions to music and medicine.

Saint Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the Church, is celebrated on September 17th.

International Country Music Day is celebrated on September 17th and was created in the 1950s. Country music, which emerged in the USA in the 1920s, is known for telling everyday stories with harmonies of banjo, guitar and harmonica. It is one of the most popular musical forms in the world and celebrated with annual concerts and festivals.

Formula 1 driver for Alpine, France