January 17: US-Modoc War, the UN Security Council and Operation Desert Storm

On This Day in History January 17, 2021 Historical Events 1773  Captain James Cook becomes 1st to cross Antarctic Circle (66° 33' S) 1873  A group of Modoc warriors defeats the United States Army in the First Battle of the Stronghold, a part of the Modoc War 1912  Captain Robert Scott's expedition arrives at the South Pole, one month after Roald Amundsen 1946  United Nations Security Council holds its 1st meeting 1991  Operation Desert Storm begins, with US-led coalition forces bombing Iraq, during the Gulf War More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Al Capone (1899 - 1947) Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) Betty White 99th Birthday Muhammad Ali (1942 - 2016) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Bobby Fischer (1943 - 2008) Rutherford B. Hayes (1822 - 1893) More Famous Deaths January 17: Theodora: An Emperor's Anchor and Women's Champion Once a child prostitute, Theodora went on to become a Roman Empress who put the backbone into her indecisive husband and championed women's rights. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2021 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand