Deaths on January 17

Melvin Day, New Zealand painter and historian (b. 1923)

Melvin Norman "Pat" Day (30 June 1923 – 17 January 2016) was a New Zealand artist and art historian.

23 Jun

United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, 2016
The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union, by 52% to 48%.
13 Jul

David Cameron
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May.
31 Aug

Impeachment of Dilma Rousseff
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is impeached and removed from office.
8 Nov

2016 Indian banknote demonetisation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces withdrawal of ₹500 and ₹1000 denomination banknotes effective midnight, making 86% of the currency in circulation invalid.
7 Dec

Aleppo offensive (November-December 2016)
Syrian army continues large-scale attack and controls the revival (Sheikh Lutfi, Marja, Bab al-Nairab, Maadi, Al-Salhin) in the east of Aleppo backed by Russian Air Force and Iranian militias.