This is our day guide for Sunday December 31st 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?
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| General Information for December 31st 2017 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 365 of 2017 | |
| 0 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 52 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2001 - The last day for many European currencies - including the Deutschmark, Franc, Peseta and Lire - before the changeover to the Euro. | |
| 1999 - The London Eye was officially opened - although it didn't carry passengers until 1 February, 2000. | |
| 1946 - Three people die in a London Underground accident when a Metropolitan line train crashes into another train between the Northwood and Northwood Hills stations. | |
| 1879 - Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance premieres, in New York. |