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 holidayObservances on November 17th 2023
United Kingdom: Homemade Bread Day
A day to enjoy the making, baking and eating of nutritious homemade bread.
USA: National Baklava Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Baklava Day
Azerbaijan: National Revival Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Revival Day
USA: National Take A Hike Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take A Hike Day
Philippines: International Students Day
International Students Day recognizes students globally, highlighting the cultural diversity and the culture that students bring to the society and the world.
International: World Prematurity Day
World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness of this serious health crisis.
USA: National Unfriend Day
There's a lot "not to like" about this national day.
USA: Substitute Educator's Day
This day honors the educators who are called upon to replace regularly employed teachers.November 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 | |
| 2000 – Alberto Fujimori is removed from office as president of Peru. | |
| 1858 – Modified Julian Day zero. | |
| 1831 - Ecuador and Venezuela are separated from Gran Colombia. | |
| 794 - Japanese Emperor Kammu changes his residence from Nara to Kyoto. |
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