Today in history 117

A specific year!

According to historical records, here are some notable events that occurred on this day, July 17th, throughout history:

117 AD: The Roman Empire is divided into two parts: the Roman Empire (Latin: Imperium Romanum) and the Eastern Roman Empire (Latin: Imperium Romanum Orientale), also known as the Byzantine Empire.

Other notable events:

• 1099: The First Crusade: The Crusaders conquer the city of Jerusalem, which had been under Muslim rule since 638 AD.
• 1791: The first stone is laid for the construction of the White House in Washington, D.C.
• 1862: The first transatlantic telegraph cable is laid, connecting Europe and North America.
• 1920: The League of Nations holds its first council meeting in Paris, France.
• 1962: The United States launches the Mariner 1 spacecraft, which is intended to fly by Venus and Mercury.
• 1981: The first mobile phone call is made by Martin Cooper, an engineer at Motorola.

These are just a few of the many events that have occurred on this day throughout history.