Day Guide for Sunday January 17th 2021 What are the holidays on January 17th 2021?

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Holidays on January 17th 2021

DR Congo: Heroes' Day

Heroes' Day in DR Congo is two days of public holidays to commemorate the deaths of two former Presidents

Iran: Martyrdom Of Hazrat Fatimah

Honours the daughter of Muhammad on the date of her martyrdom in 632 AD.

Observances on January 17th 2021

Philippines: James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day

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USA: National Hot Buttered Rum Day

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International: World Religion Day

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International: International Mentoring Day

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International: World Snow Day

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USA: Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

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General Information for January 17th 2021
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 17 of 2021
348 days left in 2021
Week 02 of the year
On this Day in History
1995 - The Kobe earthquake hits Japan, taking the lives of 3,000 people and leaves more than a third of the city's population homeless.
1983 - Many people in Britain switch on their television sets earlier than normal, as the BBC's Breakfast Time programme goes on air.
1964 - Upon leaving NASA, astronaut, politician and pilot John Glenn sets out on his political career by announcing a challenge to incumbent Ohio Senator Steve Young.
1961 - Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo's first and only elected Prime Minister is beaten, humiliated and shot dead.