This is our day guide for Friday June 17th 2022 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 June 17th 2022
Argentina: Martin Miguel de Guemes Day
Commemorates the death of General Martin Miguel de Guemes who defended northwestern Argentina from the Spanish during the War of Independence
El Salvador: Father's Day
In El Salvador, Fathers Day is a public holiday and is always celebrated on 17 June
Iceland: Independence Day
Also called Icelandic National Day, June 17th marks Iceland's move to complete independence from DenmarkNot a Public Holiday
South Africa: South Africa School Holiday
Extra school holidays may be given in South Africa if certain public holidays fall on a Tuesday or ThursdayPublic sector only
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Friday Holidays
Fridays have been declared as a holiday for the non-essential public sector.Public sector only
USA (regional): Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday and state holiday in several states. It commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached GalvestonObservances on June 17th 2022
USA: National Flip Flop Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Flip Flop Day
USA: National Apple Strudel Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Apple Strudel Day
USA: National Cherry Tart Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Tart Day
USA: National Eat Your Vegetables Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat Your Vegetables Day
USA: National Stewart’s Root Beer Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Stewart’s Root Beer Day
United Nations: Desertification Day
Desertification is a phenomenon that ranks among the greatest environmental challenges of our time.
International: National Take Back the Lunch Break Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take Back the Lunch Break Day.June 16th 2022 | Go to Today | June 18th 2022
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| General Information for June 17th 2022 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 168 of 2022 | |
| 197 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 24 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - Vancouver's SeaBus ferry service goes into service. | |
| 1972 - Five burglars break into the Watergate complex to steal information, under direction from Richard Nixon. | |
| 1963 - The US Supreme Court rules against allowing the reciting of Bible verses and the Lord's Prayer in public schools. | |
| 1715 - Margrave Karl Wilhelm founds the city of Karlsruhe, Germany. |
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