This is our day guide for Tuesday November 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 November 17th 2015
International: Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
Commemorating the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and especially the demonstration in 1989 in Prague considered to mark the beginning of the Velvet RevolutionRegional
India (regional): Chhath Puja
UP. An ancient Hindu festival which give thanks to the Sun GodPublic sector only
Philippines (regional): Public Holiday
Manila only. Two Special Non-Working Days due to APEC meetingGo to Today | November 18th 2015
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| General Information for November 17th 2015 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 321 of 2015 | |
| 44 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 47 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1997 - In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut. It becomes known as the Luxor Massacre. The police kill the six assailants. | |
| 1933 – United States recognizes Soviet Union. | |
| 1839 - Oberto, Giuseppe Verdi's first opera, opens at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. | |
| 1811 - José Miguel Carrera, Chilean founding father, is sworn in as President of the executive Junta of the government of Chile. |
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