This is our day guide for Thursday September 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 September 17th 2015
Angola: National Heroes' Day
Marks the birthday of the national hero Agostinho Netowho was born on this day in 1922.Regional
India (regional): Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord GaneshRegional
India (regional): Samvatsari
The last day of Paryushana, the most important holy event of the year for Jains.Regional
Spain (regional): Day of Melilla
Melilla only. Marks the taking of the city by Duke of Medina Sidonia in 1497
Tonga: Birthday of HRH Crown Prince
The current heir to the throne was born on September 17th 1985Go to Today | September 18th 2015
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| General Information for September 17th 2015 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 260 of 2015 | |
| 105 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 38 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 - The first version of the Linux kernel (0.01) is released to the Internet. | |
| 1974 - Bangladesh, Grenada and Guinea-Bissau join the United Nations. | |
| 1923 - Hank Williams, legendary Country Music singer, is born. | |
| 1111 - Highest Galician nobility led by Pedro Fróilaz de Traba and the bishop Diego Gelmírez crown Alfonso VII as "King of Galicia". |
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