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?
Holidays on May 17th 2023
DR Congo: Liberation Day
Marks the 1997 coup led by Laurent-Désiré Kabila following the First Congo WarRegional
Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Raja of Perlis
The Raja of Perlis , Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis on May 17th 1943
Norway: Constitution Day
Norway's National Day marks the adoption of the Constitution which declared the country as a kingdom independent of Sweden on May 17th 1814.Regional
Spain (regional): Galician Literature Day
This annual celebration of the Galician language and its literature was initiated in 1963Public sector only
Thailand: Royal Ploughing Ceremony
This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological eventsObservances on May 17th 2023
United Kingdom: National Numeracy Day
Nearly half the working-age population of the UK have the numeracy skills of a primary school child.
Canada: National Caesar Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Caesar Day
USA: National Cherry Cobbler Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Cobbler Day
USA: National Pack Rat Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pack Rat Day
USA: National Walnut Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Walnut Day
United Nations: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
While most people in the west take the availability of telecommunications for granted, this day highlights its benefits to all parts of the world.
International: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
USA: Emergency Medical Services for Children Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Emergency Medical Services for Children Day
International: International Customer Support Day
Customer support staff are there to give us all a helping hand, so on the third Wednesday in May take a moment to thank them.May 16th 2023 | Go to Today | May 18th 2023
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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. | |
| 1814 - Norway wins independence from Denmark. | |
| 1749 - Vaccine pioneer Edward Jenner is born, a notable day for modern medicine. |
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