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Jan 17: Key Moments in History

List of important events that occurred on January 17

The 'Metadata' section covers important dates that have left their mark in history. January 17, on this day:

- 1939 — the USSR population census.

- 1940 — in the Belarusian settlement of Slavno, the temperature dropped to -42.2 °C, in Minsk to -39.1 °C.

- 2017 — the President of Belarus visited Sudan for the first time.

These events demonstrate how a single date can span different eras and countries.

Context

The 'Metadata' format aims to remind viewers of significant dates that have left a mark on the life of the country and the world.

Summary:

The "Metadata" section lists key historical events that occurred on January 17, including the 1939 census, extreme temperatures in 1940, and the president's visit to Sudan in 2017.