This is our day guide for Wednesday May 17th 2023 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?
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General Information for May 17th 2023 | |
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There are 5 public holidays today. | |
Day 137 of 2023 | |
228 days left in 2023 | |
Week 20 of the year | |
On this Day in History | |
2000 - The number of the famous Mojave Phone Booth is quietly disconnected and the box itself disappears a short time after. | |
1995 - Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet, becomes the world's youngest political prisoner. | |
1973 - The investigation into the Watergate affair is launched. | |
1749 - Vaccine pioneer Edward Jenner is born, a notable day for modern medicine. |