THE DAY IN HISTORY · OCTOBER 17
October 17 in history
What happened on October 17: 2 moments from the Maps of History atlases, in 1244 and 1777, each linked to the map that shows it.
— Battle of La Forbie
17 Oct 1244 — Near Gaza, Egyptian forces and Khwarezmian mercenaries destroy an allied Frankish–Damascene army. The mercenaries have just sacked Jerusalem. The crusaders will never again field an army of this size.
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— Battles of Saratoga
17 Oct 1777 — Burgoyne surrendered 5,800 men in the woods of New York. The victory persuaded France that the rebels could win; French entry turned the struggle into a world war.
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