Day Guide for Wednesday July 17th 2019 What are the holidays on July 17th 2019?

This is our day guide for Wednesday July 17th 2019 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 July 17th 2019

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India (regional): U Tirot Sing Day

Birthday of Tirot Singh, a freedom fighter from Meghalaya who led a revolt against the British

Lesotho: King's Birthday

Marks the birthday of His Majesty King Letsie III, who was born on July 17th 1963

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Raja of Perlis

The Raja of Perlis , Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis on May 17th 1943

Not a Public Holiday

South Korea: Constitution Day

Celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948

Public sector only

Thailand: Buddhist Lent

Marks the start of the three month period when Monks have to stay in the one place

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General Information for July 17th 2019
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 198 of 2019
167 days left in 2019
Week 29 of the year
On this Day in History
1964 - The Republican Party selects Barry Goldwater as their presidential candidate; one of the central issues in the election is US involvement in the Vietnam War.
1959 - Billie Holiday, jazz singer - probably the greatest of them all - was arrested on her death bed in hospital for possession of narcotics. She died later that day.
1955 - Walt Disney's Disneyland was opened in California.
1948 - A London rail disaster happens when an express train from Edinburgh to King's Cross derails at New Southgate due to a track defect and travelling above speed limit.