This is our day guide for Tuesday March 14th 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 March 14th 2017
Albania: Summer Day
Signifies the end of winter, the rebirth of nature and a rejuvenation of spirit amongst AlbaniansRegional
India (regional): Holi
Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for March 14th 2017 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 73 of 2017 | |
| 292 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 11 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2002 - Sixteen 'Falun Gong' practitioners, including four Swiss nationals, are arrested during a protest outside Beijing's liaison office. Police said they were causing an obstruction and refused to move away. 'Falun Gong' said the protest had been peaceful. | |
| 2002 - John Lennon's childhood home in Liverpool is bought by his widow Yoko Ono and donated to the National Trust. The house, at 251 Menlove Avenue, is where the late Beatle lived with his aunt Mimi and where many of his early hits were written. | |
| 1889 - The German Ferdinand von Zeppelin patents his 'Navigable Balloon'. | |
| 1757 - Having been found guilty of not having done his utmost at the battle of Menorca, Admiral Byng is executed by firing squad on the deck of HMS Monarch. |
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