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Events on Wednesday 17 August 1977 2
1977Soviet Arktika reaches North PoleFirst surface ship at the North PoleThe Soviet nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika became the first surface vessel to reach the geographic North Pole on August 17, 1977.
1977 – presentThierry HenryKing of HighburyArsenal legend and World Cup winner (1998); known for his pace and clinical finishing.