This is our day guide for Tuesday May 2nd 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 May 2nd 2017
International: Labour Day
This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Israel: Independence Day
Israeli Independence Day commemorates the declaration of independence of Israel in 1948Regional
Spain (regional): Community Festival of Madrid
Madrid only. Marks a rebellion against the French during the War of Independence
Vietnam: Reunification Day (in lieu)
Fall of Saigon and reunification of Vietnam in 1975 when Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops captured Saigon| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for May 2nd 2017 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 122 of 2017 | |
| 243 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 18 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1997 - Tony Blair becomes prime minister of the UK. | |
| 1975 - Captain of the England football team, David Beckham is born. | |
| 1803 - The state of Louisiana is purchased from France, doubling the size of the USA and paving the way for further expansion. | |
| 1519 - Leonardo Da Vinci, Italian painter, sculptor, architect and scientist - the archetypal Renaissance man - dies. |
Office Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world.
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