This is our day guide for Wednesday November 17th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on November 17th 2021
International: Day of Freedom and Democracy
Commemorating the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and especially the demonstration in 1989 in Prague considered to mark the beginning of the Velvet RevolutionRegional
Germany (regional): Repentance Day
Saxony. Protestant churches celebrate a Day of Repentance and Prayer on the Wednesday before November 23
Myanmar: Full Moon of Tazaungmone Holiday
Marks the end of the rainy season in MyanmarObservances on November 17th 2021
USA: National Educational Support Professionals Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Educational Support Professionals Day
United Kingdom: Homemade Bread Day
A day to enjoy the making, baking and eating of nutritious homemade bread.
USA: National Baklava Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Baklava Day
Azerbaijan: National Revival Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Revival Day
USA: National Take A Hike Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take A Hike Day
United Kingdom: Zinfandel Day
Zinfandel is a black-skinned wine grape, grown in over 10% of California vineyards.
Philippines: International Students Day
International Students Day recognizes students globally, highlighting the cultural diversity and the culture that students bring to the society and the world.
International: World COPD Day
COPD is a Group of Lung Conditions Including Bronchitis and Emphysema.
International: World Prematurity Day
World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness of this serious health crisis.
USA: National Unfriend Day
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| General Information for November 17th 2021 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 321 of 2021 | |
| 44 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 46 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1997 - In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut. It becomes known as the Luxor Massacre. The police kill the six assailants. | |
| 1810 - Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish War, although no fighting ever takes place. | |
| 1603 – English explorer, writer and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh goes on trial for treason. | |
| Every year - Approximate date of the Leonids meteor show. |
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