This is our day guide for Thursday October 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 October 17th 2019
Haiti: Dessalines Day
Commemorates the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haiti's first ruler, in 1806Observances on October 17th 2019
USA: Black Poetry Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Poetry Day
International: Global Ethics Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Ethics Day
United Nations: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
17 October presents an opportunity to acknowledge the effort and struggle of people living in poverty.
USA: National Edge Day
An annual celebration of the straight edge subculture.
USA: National Mulligan Day
Everyone deserves a second chance now and again - even golfers.
USA: National Pasta Day
Whether you prefer gnocchi, penne or farfalle, pasta lovers can all agree that National Pasta Day is the best holiday of the year.
USA: Get to Know Your Customers Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Get to Know Your Customers Day
USA: National Get Smart About Credit Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Get Smart About Credit Day
International: International ShakeOut Day
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| General Information for October 17th 2019 | |
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| There are 1 public holidays today. | |
| Day 290 of 2019 | |
| 75 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2003 – The pinnacle is fitted on the roof of Taipei 101, a 101-floor skyscraper in Taipei, allowing it to surpass the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur by 56 metres (184 ft) and become the world's tallest highrise. | |
| 1806 – Former leader of the Haitian Revolution, Emperor Jacques I of Haiti is assassinated after an oppressive rule. | |
| 1800 - Britain takes control of the Dutch colony of Curaçao. | |
| 1448 - Second Battle of Kosovo, where the mainly Hungarian army led by John Hunyadi is defeated by an Ottoman army led by Sultan Murad II. |
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