Day Guide for Monday August 17th 2020

This is our day guide for Monday August 17th 2020 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?

Observances on August 17th 2020

Prekmurje Reunification Day

Marks the return of the region of Prekmurje to Slovenia control in 1919 .

National Thrift Shop Day

Charity
USA

National Nonprofit Day gives us a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible work nonprofits do every day.

Black Cat Appreciation Day

Pets
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Cat Appreciation Day.

Cupcake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cupcake Day

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General Information for August 17th 2020

There are 4 observances on this day.
This was 1765 days ago.
Day 230 of 2020
136 days left in 2020
Week 34 of the year

Moon phase

On this Day in History

1988 - General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq of Pakistan dies in an air crash near Bahawalpur, Pakistan, under suspicious circumstances.
1978 - Double Eagle II becomes first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it lands in Miserey, France near Paris, 137 hours after leaving Presque Isle, Maine.
1945 - August Revolution: Viet Minh led by Ho Chi Minh take power in Hanoi, Vietnam.
1920 - The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing women's suffrage.
1759 - Battle of Lagos Naval battle during the Seven Years' War between Great Britain and France.