In History, Today on October 17

The London Tornado of 1091 struck the city of London, causing significant damage to the wooden buildings and the church of St. Mary-le-Bow.

The Battle of Neville's Cross took place, where English forces defeated the Scots, capturing King David II of Scotland.

The Second Battle of Kosovo began between the Ottoman Empire and a coalition of Hungarian and Wallachian forces, resulting in an Ottoman victory.

The Spanish Inquisition was established by the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile.

The Nine Years' War began with France declaring war on Spain, marking the start of a series of conflicts involving major European powers.

British General John Burgoyne surrendered to American forces at Saratoga, marking a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.

The London Beer Flood occurred when a vat at the Meux and Company Brewery burst, causing over 323,000 imperial gallons of beer to flood the streets, resulting in eight deaths.

Guglielmo Marconi's company began the first commercial transatlantic wireless service between Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, and Clifden, Ireland.

Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion and sentenced to 11 years in prison, marking a significant victory for law enforcement against organized crime.

The USS Kearny, a United States Navy destroyer, was torpedoed by a German U-boat near Iceland, resulting in the deaths of 11 sailors, escalating tensions between the U.S. and Germany prior to America's entry into World War II.

A massive demonstration of workers in Buenos Aires demanded the release of Juan Perón, leading to his return to power and eventual presidency of Argentina.

OPEC announced an oil embargo against countries supporting Israel during the Yom Kippur War, leading to the 1973 oil crisis.

The Loma Prieta earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, causing significant damage and loss of life, and interrupting the World Series.

The Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, was topped out, making it the tallest building in the world at the time.

The United States population officially reached 300 million according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Occupy Wall Street movement, which began in New York City, spread to cities across the United States and around the world, with protests occurring in places like London, Rome, and Sydney.

The Syrian Democratic Forces announced the liberation of Raqqa from ISIS control, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the Islamic State in Syria.

Canada became the second country in the world to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, following Uruguay.

The United Kingdom and the European Union reached a new Brexit deal, which was later rejected by the UK Parliament.