February 17 in history: Indonesia tsunami, China invades Vietnam, and more
| Updated: Feb 17, 2021, 08:29 AM IST
NASA's first cloud cover satellite, Kosovo's independence from Serbia, and more — here's what happened on this day in history
NASA launches first cloud cover satellite "Vanguard 2"
NASA launches first cloud cover satellite "Vanguard 2"
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India-US joint exercise Vajra Prahar underway in Meghalaya
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In Pics | Dignitaries, family members gather to remember former first lady Rosalynn Carter
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In Pics: Icy snowstorm sweeps Ukraine as people battle frozen roads, high winds
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In Pics | Joy, hope and concerns as South Korean city turns to matchmaking
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From protest to celebration: 2023 Delhi Queer Pride March spotlights Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision
China invades Vietnam
China invades Vietnam
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Krzysztof Wielicki & Leszek Cichy attempt first winter ascent of Mount Everest
Krzysztof Wielicki & Leszek Cichy attempt first winter ascent of Mount Everest
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Earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia kill 108
Earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia kill 108
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Kosovo declares independence from Serbia
Kosovo declares independence from Serbia
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