This is our day guide for Wednesday August 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 August 17th 2022
Gabon: Independence Day
Marks Gabon's independence from France on August 17th 1960
Indonesia: Independence Day
Marks Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945Observances on August 17th 2022
United Kingdom: Cupcake Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cupcake Day
USA: National Thrift Shop Day
National Nonprofit Day gives us a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible work nonprofits do every day.
Slovenia: Prekmurje Reunification Day
Marks the return of the region of Prekmurje to Slovenia control in 1919 .
USA: Black Cat Appreciation Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Cat Appreciation Day.August 16th 2022 | Go to Today | August 18th 2022
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| General Information for August 17th 2022 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 229 of 2022 | |
| 136 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1999 - A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Izmit, Turkey, killing more than 17,000 and injuring 44,000. | |
| 1959 - Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, the much acclaimed and highly influential best selling jazz recording of all time, is released. | |
| 1877 - Asaph Hall discovers Martian moon Phobos. | |
| 1759 - Battle of Lagos Naval battle during the Seven Years' War between Great Britain and France. |
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