This is our day guide for Friday November 17th 2023 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 November 17th 2023
International: Day of Freedom and Democracy
Commemorating the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and especially the demonstration in 1989 in Prague considered to mark the beginning of the Velvet RevolutionRegional
New Zealand (regional): Christchurch Show Day
The Northern and Central Canterbury regions take Christchurch Show Day as their provincial holidayNovember 16th 2023 | Go to Today | November 18th 2023
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| General Information for November 17th 2023 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 321 of 2023 | |
| 44 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 46 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1933 – United States recognizes Soviet Union. | |
| 1811 - José Miguel Carrera, Chilean founding father, is sworn in as President of the executive Junta of the government of Chile. | |
| 1810 - Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish War, although no fighting ever takes place. | |
| 474 – Emperor Leo II dies after a reign of 10 months. He is succeeded by his father Zeno, who becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. |
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