History from the side of those it happened to
On this day — August 17
| Date | Country | Category | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2017 | International | Astronomy | Neutron-star merger sends gravitational waves |
| 17 August 2017 | International | Astronomy | Multiple telescopes follow one cosmic event |
| 17 August 2017 | International | Astronomy | A gamma-ray burst accompanies the merger |
| 17 August 2017 | International | Astronomy | Multi-messenger astronomy records GW170817 |