Observance
June 17, 2025-June 17, 2025 -
Global, Global
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
World Tessellation Day
World Croc Day
Icelandic National Day
1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor.
1944 – Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic
1972 – Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process.
1985 – Space Shuttle program: STS-51-G mission: Space Shuttle Discovery launches carrying Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the first Arab and first Muslim in space, as a payload specialist.
1987 – With the death of the last individual of the species, the dusky seaside sparrow becomes extinct.
1992 – A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U.S. President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin (this would be later codified in START II).
1571 – Thomas Mun, English writer on economics (died 1641)
1631 – Mumtaz Mahal, Mughal princess (born 1593)
2021 – Kenneth Kaunda, Zambian educator and politician, first president of Zambia (born 1924)
Death Anniversary of Changampuzha (1948)
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
Desertification and Drought Day was officially declared by the UN General Assembly as “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought". Since 2019, it has been known simply as Desertification and Drought Day and is observed on 17 June to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification.
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
World Tessellation Day is celebrated annually on June 17th. It's a day to celebrate the beauty and fun of tessellations, which are patterns of shapes that fit together perfectly without any gaps or overlaps. The day is a chance to explore tessellations in art, nature, and everyday life, and to learn about the math and geometry behind them
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
World Crocodile Day is observed annually on June 17th. It's a day to raise awareness about the plight of crocodiles and alligators, including their conservation status, threats to their habitats, and the importance of protecting these unique reptiles
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
Icelandic National Day (Icelandic: Þjóðhátíðardagurinn, the day of the nation's celebration) is an annual holiday in Iceland which commemorates the foundation of The Republic of Iceland on 17 June 1944. This date also marks the end of Iceland's centuries-old ties with Denmark. 1944 – Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor.
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
1972 – Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process.
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
1985 – Space Shuttle program: STS-51-G mission: Space Shuttle Discovery launches carrying Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the first Arab and first Muslim in space, as a payload specialist.
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
1987 – With the death of the last individual of the species, the dusky seaside sparrow becomes extinct.
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
1992 – A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U.S. President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin (this would be later codified in START II).
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
Sir Thomas Mun was an English writer on economics and is often referred to as the last of the early mercantilists. Most notably, he is known for serving as the director of the East India Company. Born: 17 June 1571, London, United Kingdom Died: 21 July 1641 (age 70 years), London, United Kingdom
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
Mumtaz Mahal was the empress consort of Mughal Empire from 1628 to 1631 as the chief consort of the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. The Taj Mahal in Agra, often cited as one of the Wonders of the World, was commissioned by her husband to act as her tomb. Born: 27 April 1593, Agra Died: 17 June 1631 (age 38 years), Burhanpur
17 Jun 25
00:00 - 23:59
2021 – Kenneth Kaunda, Zambian educator and politician, first president of Zambia (born 1924) Kenneth Kaunda, also known as KK, was a Zambian politician who served as the first president of Zambia from 1964 to 1991. He was at the forefront of the struggle for independence from British rule.
