On this day in history
1521 — Martin Luther appeared before the Diet of Worms, defending his reform ideas and helping set the Protestant Reformation in motion.
1895 — China and Japan signed the Treaty of Shimonoseki, reshaping power in East Asia and marking a major shift in regional influence.
1971 — The Provisional Government of Bangladesh was formed, a key step in the country’s struggle for independence.
1975 — Khmer Rouge forces captured Phnom Penh, ending the Cambodian Civil War and opening one of the 20th century’s most devastating chapters.
1970 — Apollo 13 returned safely to Earth after its near-fatal mission, a landmark in crisis management and space exploration.
2011 — The London Marathon was won by Emmanuel Mutai in a course-record performance, a reminder of how April 17 also belongs to world sport.
Political stories
Canada: The biggest political story yesterday was Mark Carney’s Liberal majority solidifying after byelection victories, strengthening the government’s hand in Parliament. Today, attention is expected to stay on how the Liberals use that majority, especially around committee control and their legislative agenda.
United States: Yesterday’s biggest political story was the Senate rejecting a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s war powers on Iran, a sign of how sharply divided Washington remains over the conflict.
What yesterday may be remembered for
Yesterday will likely be remembered for the Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire taking effect, alongside the broader U.S.-Iran de-escalation effort that could shape regional security and energy markets for months or years.
Quote of the day
“The future depends on what we do in the present.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Ottawa sky and moon
For Ottawa on April 17, 2026, sunrise is 6:11 a.m. and sunset is 7:52 p.m., giving about 13 hours 41 minutes of daylight. The moon phase is New Moon.
Ottawa gas price
Ottawa’s regular gas price is expected to be about 173.9 cents per litre on April 17, 2026.
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