This is our day guide for Wednesday April 17th 2024 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 April 17th 2024
American Samoa: American Samoa Flag Day
Marks the day in 1900 when American Samoa became a U.S. territory
Croatia: Public Holiday
To allow voters to participate in the Parliamentary elections.
Gabon: Women's Day
Marks the appointment of the first female to the Government in GabonRegional
India (regional): Ram Navami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra
Lao: Lao New Year Holiday
Fifth day of holidays to mark the Lao New Year
Myanmar: Burmese New Year
The Burmese New Year falls on the day that the sun enters the star sign of Aries
Solomon Islands: Public Holiday
A public holiday fro National, Provincial and Honiara City Council elections.
Syria: Evacuation Day
Commemorates the withdrawal of French troops on this day in 1946, when Syria proclaimed its independence after more than 20 years of French occupation.Observances on April 17th 2024
United Kingdom: Malbec Day
Malbec is one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine.
USA: National Bat Appreciation Day
You'd have to be batty not to want to celebrate these amazing, nocturnal animals!
USA: National Cheeseball Day
Let's be honest, most holidays are cheesy, at least this one is upfront about it!
USA: National Ellis Island Family History Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ellis Island Family History Day
Italy: National Espresso Day
It's an Italian classic, so no wonder Italy observes National Espresso Day!
USA: International Haiku Poetry Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Haiku Poetry Day.
International: Banana Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Banana Day.April 16th 2024 | Go to Today | April 18th 2024
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| General Information for April 17th 2024 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 108 of 2024 | |
| 258 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 16 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1970 - After a tense few days, Apollo 13 re-enters Earth's atmosphere and splashes down with its crew intact. | |
| 1963 - Baseball legend Mickey Mantle hits the record-breaking 'tape measure' home run. | |
| 1940 - Singer/songwriter Billy Fury is born in Liverpool, UK. | |
| 1924 - Carl Hayden receives a letter regarding a meeting in Tucson, just one stage in the Americanisation of the Pima Nation. |
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