Events for November 17th
1950 – Arnold Palmer turns pro
1869 – The Suez canal is opened *
2003 – Britney Spears, at 21 the youngest to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
1983 – Harm Wiersma retains checkers world championship
1950 – Arnold Palmer turns pro
1869 – The Suez canal is opened *
2003 – Britney Spears, at 21 the youngest to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
1983 – Harm Wiersma retains checkers world championship