Day Guide for Thursday October 17th 2019 What are the holidays on October 17th 2019?

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 1806

Observances 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

Participating in this annual event is an important way to be ready to survive the big quake.

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General Information for October 17th 2019
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.
1979 - Mother Teresa awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
1941 – For the first time in World War II, a German submarine attacks an American ship.
1610 – French king Louis XIII is crowned in Rheims.