Deaths on February 17

Robert H. Michel

Died on February 17, 2017

Robert H. Michel, American politician (b. 1923)

Robert Henry Michel (; March 2, 1923 – February 17, 2017) was an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years. He represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district, and was the GOP leader in the House, serving as House Minority Leader during his last 14 years in congress (1981–1995). He could not serve as Speaker of the House as his tenure in leadership occurred during a decades-long era in which the Democratic Party dominated the House of Representatives.

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2 Mar

Periodic table
The elements Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson were officially added to the periodic table at a conference in Moscow, Russia
3 Mar

Nintendo Switch
Nintendo releases the hybrid video game console Nintendo Switch worldwide to critical acclaim.
23 May

Battle of Marawi
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law in Mindanao, following the Maute's attack in Marawi.
14 Jun

Grenfell Tower fire
London: A fire in a high-rise apartment building in North Kensington leaves at least 80 people dead and another 74 injured.
1 Aug

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A suicide attack on a mosque in Heart, Afghanistan kills 20 people.

Deaths on February 17

Robert H. Michel

Died on February 17, 2017

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