This is our day guide for Tuesday February 17th 2015 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 February 17th 2015
International: Carnival Tuesday
Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
International: Maha Shivaratree
According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.
Argentina: Carnival Tuesday
The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.
Brazil: Carnival
Second day of Carnival. The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.
Libya: February 17th Revolution
The start of the Libyan Civil War on 17 February 2011.
Serbia: Sovereignty Day of Serbia Holiday
Second Day of holidays for Sovereignty Day of Serbia HolidayNot a Public Holiday
Trinidad and Tobago: Carnival Tuesday
Carnival takes place in Trinidad and Tobago on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash WednesdayPublic sector only
USA (regional): Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, the Tuesday before the start of Lent, came to North America as a French Catholic traditionNot a Public Holiday
United Kingdom: Shrove Tuesday
In Ireland and UK it is a popular custom to make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Not a Public Holiday
Vietnam: Tet Holiday
Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in VietnamGo to Today | February 18th 2015
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| General Information for February 17th 2015 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 48 of 2015 | |
| 317 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 08 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1972 - Billie Joe, singer, guitarist and founding member of Green Day is born. | |
| 1934 - Hello Possums! Comedian Barry Humphries, well known for playing Dame Edna Everage, is born in Kew, Australia. | |
| 1874 - William Gladstone resigns as Prime Minister after his ruling Liberal Party lose the election. | |
| 1600 - Charged with heresy, the philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori in Rome. |
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