This is our day guide for Sunday November 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 November 17th 2024
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 RevolutionObservances on November 17th 2024
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.
Germany: National Day of Mourning
Commemorates all those who have died in armed conflicts around the world.
United Nations: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic VictimsNovember 16th 2024 | Go to Today | November 18th 2024
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| General Information for November 17th 2024 | |
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| There are 1 public holidays today. | |
| Day 322 of 2024 | |
| 44 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 46 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1997 - In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut. It becomes known as the Luxor Massacre. The police kill the six assailants. | |
| 1993 – In Nigeria, General Sani Abacha ousts the government of Ernest Shonekan in a military coup. | |
| 1919 - King George V of the UK proclaims Armistice Day (later Remembrance Day) as 11 November. The idea was first suggested by Edward George Honey. | |
| 1603 – English explorer, writer and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh goes on trial for treason. |
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