This is our day guide for Wednesday July 17th 2024 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 July 17th 2024
International: Ashoura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram.Regional
India (regional): U Tirot Sing Day
Birthday of Tirot Singh, a freedom fighter from Meghalaya who led a revolt against the British
Lesotho: King's Birthday
Marks the birthday of His Majesty King Letsie III, who was born on July 17th 1963Not a Public Holiday
South Korea: Constitution Day
Celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948July 16th 2024 | Go to Today | July 18th 2024
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| General Information for July 17th 2024 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 199 of 2024 | |
| 167 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 29 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1964 - The Republican Party selects Barry Goldwater as their presidential candidate; one of the central issues in the election is US involvement in the Vietnam War. | |
| 1959 - Billie Holiday, jazz singer - probably the greatest of them all - was arrested on her death bed in hospital for possession of narcotics. She died later that day. | |
| 1948 - A London rail disaster happens when an express train from Edinburgh to King's Cross derails at New Southgate due to a track defect and travelling above speed limit. | |
| 1947 - Camilla Rosemary Shand is born in London. |
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