Today In History August 17 2025 Wtop. On august 8, 1974, president richard nixon, facing damaging new. There are days 136 remaining until the end of the year.

August 17th is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the gregorian calendar. Discover what happened on august 17 with history’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.