Day Guide for Saturday August 17th 2019

This is our day guide for Saturday August 17th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 229 of 2019.

Holidays on August 17th 2019

Gabon: Independence Day. Marks Gabon's independence from France on August 17th 1960

Regional

India (regional): Parsi New Year. Parsis descend from a group of Zoroastrians from Iran who immigrated to India during 10th century AD
Indonesia: Independence Day. Marks Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945

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Observances on August 17th 2019

  • United Kingdom: Cupcake Day
  • USA: National Thrift Shop Day
  • Slovenia: Prekmurje Reunification Day
  • USA: National Honey Bee Day
  • International: International Geocaching Day
  • Ireland: National Heritage Week
  • USA: Black Cat Appreciation Day
  • International: World Day of Homeless Animals

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