Day Guide for Wednesday June 17th 2020 What are the holidays on June 17th 2020?

This is our day guide for Wednesday June 17th 2020 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 June 17th 2020

El Salvador: Father's Day

In El Salvador, Fathers Day is a public holiday and is always celebrated on 17 June

Iceland: Independence Day

Also called Icelandic National Day, June 17th marks Iceland's move to complete independence from Denmark

Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq

Imam Sadeq, the sixth Shia Imam, died on 25th Shawwal, 148 AH after being poisoned by Al-Mansur

Observances on June 17th 2020

USA: National Apple Strudel Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Apple Strudel Day

USA: National Cherry Tart Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Tart Day

USA: National Eat Your Vegetables Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat Your Vegetables Day

USA: National Stewart’s Root Beer Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Stewart’s Root Beer Day

United Nations: Desertification Day

Desertification is a phenomenon that ranks among the greatest environmental challenges of our time.

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General Information for June 17th 2020
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 169 of 2020
197 days left in 2020
Week 25 of the year
On this Day in History
1977 - Vancouver's SeaBus ferry service goes into service.
1972 - Five burglars break into the Watergate complex to steal information, under direction from Richard Nixon.
1963 - The US Supreme Court rules against allowing the reciting of Bible verses and the Lord's Prayer in public schools.
1715 - Margrave Karl Wilhelm founds the city of Karlsruhe, Germany.