Event:
The Church of England announces that it has changed its rules to allow female bishops; the church has allowed female priests for the last 20 years but has not allowed women to serve in higher positions until now
More Notable Events on November 17:
1979 Khomeini frees most black and female U.S. hostages
1972 Juan Peron returns to Argentina
1959 De Beers firm of South Africa announces synthetic diamond
1928 Boston Garden officially opens
1913 Panama Canal opens
