This is our day guide for Friday February 24th 2017 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 24th 2017
International: Maha Shivaratree
According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.Regional
Bolivia (regional): Public Holiday
Oruro regional holiday celebrated on the Friday before Ash Wednesday
Estonia: Independence Day
Marks the declaration of independence from the Germans near the end of the first world war.
Russia: Defence of the Fatherland Day
Defence of the Fatherland day honors those who are currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who have served in the pastNot a Public Holiday
USA (regional): Edward Dickinson Baker Day
Honors Edward Dickinson Baker, who was Oregon's second United States SenatorGo to Today | February 25th 2017
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| General Information for February 24th 2017 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 55 of 2017 | |
| 310 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 08 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2008 - Fidel Castro retires as president of Cuba after nearly 50 years. | |
| 1981 - Buckingham Palace ends months of speculation by officially announcing the news that the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer are to be married. | |
| 1955 - Future Formula 1 champion and team captain Alain Prost is born. | |
| 1711 - George Frideric Handel's 'Rinaldo', the first Italian opera to be written for the London stage, premieres. |
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