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Events on Friday 17 July 2026 2
1936 – 2026Garfield Sobers (1936-2026)Died 17 July 2026, aged 89West Indian cricketer regarded by many as the most gifted all-round player the game has produced.
2026Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opens in cinemasHomer adapted with Damon, Holland and ZendayaChristopher Nolan's The Odyssey was released in US theatres on 17 July 2026. Based on Homer's epic poem, it starred Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and Anne Hathaway.