This is our day guide for Thursday November 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 November 17th 2022
International: Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
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 Revolution
Myanmar: National Day
Beginning of the Student led protests against British Rule in 1920Regional
Thailand (regional): Special Public Holiday
A Special Public Holiday in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan for the APEC Summit.Observances on November 17th 2022
USA: Great American Smokeout
Want to stop smoking? The Great American Smokeout is a great day to commit to a healthy, smoke-free live with the support of others.
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
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 Prematurity Day
World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness of this serious health crisis.
USA: National Unfriend Day
There's a lot "not to like" about this national day.November 16th 2022 | Go to Today | November 18th 2022
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| General Information for November 17th 2022 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 321 of 2022 | |
| 44 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 46 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1922 – Former Ottoman sultan Mehmed VI goes into exile in Italy. | |
| 1858 – Modified Julian Day zero. | |
| 794 - Japanese Emperor Kammu changes his residence from Nara to Kyoto. | |
| 474 – Emperor Leo II dies after a reign of 10 months. He is succeeded by his father Zeno, who becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. |
Office Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world.
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