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October 17 Holidays

October 17 Daily Holidays in 2024

National Pasta Day
Food & Beverage

National Pasta Day

Celebrate National Pasta Day with delicious dishes like lasagna, spaghetti, and ravioli. Enjoy the perfect comfort food with your family and friends!
National Pay Back a Friend Day
Relationship

National Pay Back a Friend Day

Show your friends some love this National Pay Back a Friend Day - surprise them with a gift or act of kindness that they'll never forget!
World Trauma Day
Special Interest

World Trauma Day

Mark your calendar and join us in honoring World Trauma Day - a day to honor those who have experienced trauma and help raise awareness of its effects!
Spirit Day
Cause

Spirit Day

Show your support for Spirit Day by wearing purple and standing up against bullying in all its forms!
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
Special Interest

National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

Don't miss out on National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day - take some time to clear the clutter and organize your digital life!
Conflict Resolution Day
Relationship

Conflict Resolution Day

Take time to celebrate Conflict Resolution Day - find peaceful solutions and promote harmony in your relationships!
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Cause

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Join the fight against poverty on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: donate, volunteer, and spread awareness to give hope to those in need.
​National Mulligan Day
Fun

​National Mulligan Day

Make today a day of second chances - it's National Mulligan Day! Take the opportunity to make things right and seize the day!
Black Poetry Day
Arts & Entertainment

Black Poetry Day

Celebrate Black Poetry Day with amazing works of art from black poets! Read, write and share to recognize the beauty of their words.
International Credit Union Day
Cause

International Credit Union Day

Celebrate International Credit Union Day and take advantage of credit union benefits - lower loan rates, higher savings, top-notch customer service!
National Get Smart About Credit Day
Special Interest

National Get Smart About Credit Day

Make sure you're financially secure and informed - celebrate National Get Smart About Credit Day by learning about the importance of credit!
Wear Something Gaudy Day
Fun

Wear Something Gaudy Day

Get ready to embrace your inner fashionista on Wear Something Gaudy Day - bold patterns, bright colors, and over-the-top accessories are a must!
International ShakeOut Day
Cause

International ShakeOut Day

Join millions around the world and participate in International ShakeOut Day - practice your earthquake drills, stay safe, and spread awareness!
Dessalines Day
Cultural

Dessalines Day

Honor the legacy of Haitian leader Dessalines on his national holiday with cultural celebrations and events showcasing the country's rich history and traditions.
Child Poverty Day
Cause

Child Poverty Day

On Child Poverty Day, let's come together to raise awareness and support for the millions of children who are living in poverty. Every child deserves a chance at a better future!
Women in Military Service for America Memorial Anniversary
Appreciation

Women in Military Service for America Memorial Anniversary

Honor the brave women who have served our country on the anniversary of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. Salute!
National Edge Day
Cultural

National Edge Day

Ready to rock out on National Edge Day? Get your punk gear ready and join the celebration of DIY, hardcore music, and anti-establishment ideals!
Valmiki Jayanti
Religious

Valmiki Jayanti

Celebrate Valmiki Jayanti by honouring the sage who gave us the timeless epic, Ramayana! Delve into his teachings for a day of enlightenment.
Kati Bihu
Cultural

Kati Bihu

Welcome Kati Bihu with joy! Join us to celebrate this Assamese festival that embodies community, harvest blessings, and nature's bounty.

2024 Monthly Holidays that include October 17

​National ADHD Awareness Month
Health

​National ADHD Awareness Month

It's National ADHD Awareness Month - let's spread understanding and acceptance of those living with ADHD, and support their journey!
​Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Health

​Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Show your support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month - join the fight against breast cancer and help spread awareness!
​National Bullying Prevention Month
Cause

​National Bullying Prevention Month

Join us in standing up against bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month - be kind, spread awareness, and show support!
LGBTQ+ History Month
Cultural

LGBTQ+ History Month

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with pride! Learn more about the incredible activists and trailblazers who paved the way for a more inclusive future.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Cause

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

This October, join us in speaking out against domestic violence and showing support for survivors.
​​Global Diversity Awareness Month
Cause

​​Global Diversity Awareness Month

Celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month with us and join the movement to celebrate our differences and unite in acceptance.
​National Dental Hygiene Month
Health

​National Dental Hygiene Month

Make sure you keep your teeth healthy this month - brush twice daily and make time for regular dental checkups during National Dental Hygiene Month!
​​Italian-American Heritage Month
Cause

​​Italian-American Heritage Month

Celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month with us - explore the culture, traditions and recipes that make this unique heritage so special!
​World Menopause Month
Health

​World Menopause Month

Celebrate World Menopause Month by improving your health, connecting with friends and family, and taking time for yourself!
National Pizza Month
Food & Beverage

National Pizza Month

October is not just spooky season, it's also National Pizza Month! Get ready to indulge in all your favorite slices and try out some new flavors too. 🍕
National Cookie Month
Food & Beverage

National Cookie Month

Get ready to indulge in all your favorite cookies this National Cookie Month! From classic chocolate chip to unique flavors, the options are endless.
National Pasta Month
Food & Beverage

National Pasta Month

Indulge in delicious pasta dishes all month long - it's National Pasta Month and the perfect excuse to carb-load without guilt!
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Animal

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

Help save a life and find your new best friend this Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Adoption events, promotions, and plenty of love to go around!
National Chili Month
Food & Beverage

National Chili Month

Get ready to spice up your October with National Chili Month! From classic recipes to unique variations, we've got you covered for a month of chili-filled deliciousness.
National Apple Month
Food & Beverage

National Apple Month

It's time to go apple picking and indulge in all things apple for National Apple Month! From pies to cider, let's celebrate this delicious fruit.
National Dessert Month
Food & Beverage

National Dessert Month

Indulge in all the delicious treats during National Dessert Month - from classic favorites to innovative flavors, your sweet tooth will thank you!
National Sausage Month
Food & Beverage

National Sausage Month

Get ready to sizzle this National Sausage Month! From classic bratwursts to unique flavors, there's a sausage for everyone to enjoy.
World Animal Month
Animal

World Animal Month

Join the movement and make a difference this World Animal Month by supporting animal rights, conservation efforts, and adoption initiatives. Let's protect our furry friends!

2024 Famous Birthdays on October 17

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/eminem" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/c2dac07e-fcb1-4042-0b93-560c41f69c00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Eminem" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Rapper</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/eminem" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Eminem</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ziggy-marley" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/820cc3aa-25bc-461a-7aa3-761b64ee6200/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Ziggy Marley" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Reggae Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ziggy-marley" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Ziggy Marley</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/queen-naija" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/0503c65b-2449-4c00-08ba-cf2677b9ec00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Queen Naija" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">R&B Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/queen-naija" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Queen Naija</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/simply-nailogical" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/1374da29-fbc7-4d84-33f3-7e40683fe700/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Simply Nailogical" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">YouTube Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/simply-nailogical" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Simply Nailogical</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/alan-jackson" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/bc1665bc-50b4-47a9-f61a-1c0076288a00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Alan Jackson" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Country Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/alan-jackson" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Alan Jackson</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on October 17

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>690</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Founding of Zhou Dynasty</div><div class='timeline-text'>Empress Wu Zetian establishes the Zhou Dynasty in China, marking a significant chapter in Chinese history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1456</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of University of Greifswald</div><div class='timeline-text'>University of Greifswald, the second oldest university in northern Europe, is founded and becomes an intellectual center.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1604</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Record of Kepler's Supernova</div><div class='timeline-text'>The supernova in the constellation of Ophiuchus, later to be known as Kepler's Supernova, is observed, contributing significantly to astronomy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1771</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mozart's Opera Premieres</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mozart's opera 'Ascanio in Alba' premieres in Milan at the age of 15, showing the world his enduring talent in classical music.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1907</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marconi's Commercial Wireless Service</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marconi begins the first commercial transatlantic wireless service, marking a leap forward in communication technology.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Commercial Nuclear Power Station</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first commercial nuclear power station in Sellafield, England is officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II, kick-starting a new era of power generation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mother Teresa's Nobel Peace Prize</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her tireless humanitarian work and dedication to the poor.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Taipei 101 Stands Tall</div><div class='timeline-text'>Taipei 101, a landmark skyscraper in Taipei, officially becomes the world's tallest high-rise, symbolizing Taiwan's economic ascend.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cannabis Legalized in Canada</div><div class='timeline-text'>Canada legalizes the recreational use of cannabis, opening a new chapter in its social and legal norms.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lebanon's 17 October Revolution</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 17 October Revolution begins in Lebanon, reflecting the people's advocacy for civil rights and a better future.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is October 17?
October 17th is truly a day of diverse and meaningful celebrations! Whether it's appreciating a hearty bowl of pasta on National Pasta Day, reflecting on global issues with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, or rocking something flashy for Wear Something Gaudy Day, there’s something for everyone. Embrace the spirit of unity and awareness, from settling friendly debts on National Pay Back a Friend Day to promoting peace on Conflict Resolution Day. Let's make October 17th a day to remember with activities that foster kindness, awareness, and a bit of flair!