This is our day guide for Sunday May 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 May 17th 2015
Not a Public Holiday
Israel: Jerusalem Day
Marks the reunification of Jerusalem after the Six-Day War in 1967Regional
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.
Oman: Isra'a Wal Miraj
Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for May 17th 2015 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 137 of 2015 | |
| 228 days left in 2015 | |
| 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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