Al-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion
An explosion at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza kills hundreds of Palestinians during the Gaza war.
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Lily (singer, born 2002)
Lily, Australian-South Korean singer
October 17 is also recognized as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, highlighting global efforts to address and...
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another."
William James
17 October Revolution
The 17 October Revolution starts in Lebanon.
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William James
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another."
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
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October 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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October 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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François-Isidore Gagelin
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François-Isidore Gagelin (one of Vietnamese Martyrs)
