Deaths on August 17

Arthur Fox (fencer)

Died on August 17, 1958

Arthur Fox, English-American fencer (b. 1878)

Arthur George Fox (September 9, 1878 – August 17, 1958) was an English-American fencer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.Taking up fencing as a sport in his native United Kingdom, he emigrated to the United States in later life where, in 1904, he won the silver medal in team foil competition. He also competed in the individual foil event but was eliminated in the first round. In the individual sabre event he finished fifth.

He was born in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England and died in Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Events on 1958

13 May

Richard Nixon
During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, Vice President Richard Nixon's car is attacked by anti-American demonstrators.
30 May

Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Day: The remains of two unidentified American servicemen, killed in action during World War II and the Korean War respectively, are buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
16 Jun

Hungarian Revolution of 1956
Imre Nagy, Pál Maléter and other leaders of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising are executed.
18 Aug

Lolita
Vladimir Nabokov's controversial novel Lolita is published in the United States.
28 Nov

French colonial empire
Chad, the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon become autonomous republics within the French Community.

Deaths on August 17

Arthur Fox (fencer)

Died on August 17, 1958

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Richard Nixon

Arlington National Cemetery

Hungarian Revolution of 1956

Lolita

French colonial empire