This is our day guide for Sunday January 17th 2027 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 January 17th 2027
DR Congo: Heroe's Day
Heroes' Day in DR Congo is two days of public holidays to commemorate the deaths of two former PresidentsJanuary 16th 2027 | Go to Today | January 18th 2027
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| General Information for January 17th 2027 | |
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| There are 1 public holidays today. | |
| Day 17 of 2027 | |
| 348 days left in 2027 | |
| Week 02 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1995 - The Kobe earthquake hits Japan, taking the lives of 3,000 people and leaves more than a third of the city's population homeless. | |
| 1983 - Many people in Britain switch on their television sets earlier than normal, as the BBC's Breakfast Time programme goes on air. | |
| 1964 - Upon leaving NASA, astronaut, politician and pilot John Glenn sets out on his political career by announcing a challenge to incumbent Ohio Senator Steve Young. | |
| 1961 - Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo's first and only elected Prime Minister is beaten, humiliated and shot dead. |
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