Hiking Day
National Hiking Day is celebrated on November 17th each year. This day promotes the enjoyment and benefits of hiking, encouraging people to explore the great outdoors and appreciate nature. National Hiking Day serves as a reminder to connect with nature, improve physical health, and enjoy the beauty of the natural world. Hiking is known to have numerous physical and mental health benefits, including stress reduction, improved cardiovascular health, and enhanced mood.
Baklava Day
Baklava Day is celebrated on November 17th each year, honoring the delicious, sweet pastry known as baklava. This day is dedicated to enjoying and appreciating this traditional dessert, which is popular in many cultures around the world, especially in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines. Celebrating Baklava Day is a delightful opportunity to indulge in this sweet treat, explore its rich history, and share it with others. Whether you bake it yourself or enjoy it from a favorite source, it’s a day to enjoy delicious flavors and the joy of dessert.
Here are some notable historical events that occurred on November 17th throughout the years:
Notable Events on November 17
1558: Elizabeth I ascended to the throne of England after the death of Queen Mary I. Her reign, known as the Elizabethan Era, is celebrated for its cultural flourishing and the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588.
1796: Cleveland, Ohio, was founded by General Moses Cleaveland, who surveyed the land and established the city that would grow to become a major metropolitan area.
1869: The Suez Canal officially opened, connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, significantly reducing maritime travel time between Europe and parts of Asia.
1973: The U.S. Congress approved the War Powers Resolution, a law intended to check the president’s power to commit the United States to armed conflict without Congress’s consent.
1978: The Jonestown Massacre occurred when over 900 members of the People’s Temple, led by Jim Jones, died in a mass murder-suicide in Jonestown, Guyana.
2003: The U.S. military began the invasion of Iraq, leading to extensive conflict and ongoing geopolitical repercussions that would dominate global news for years.
Notable Birthdays
1869: J. A. H. Hargreaves, a British inventor known for his role in the Industrial Revolution, was born. He is credited with inventing the spinning jenny.
1927: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second female Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, was born. She was known for her advocacy for gender equality and women’s rights.
1944: Diana Gordon, the American actress recognized for her contributions to film and television, was born.
1970: M. S. Swaminathan, the Indian geneticist and agriculture scientist, known for his work in developing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice, was born.
Notable Deaths
1934: Robert Louis Stevenson, the Scottish novelist and poet known for works like “Treasure Island” and “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,” passed away.
1989: Dale Carnegie, the American writer and lecturer known for his self-improvement and interpersonal skills books, including “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” died.
2015: Garry Shandling, the American comedian, writer, and actor, known for his influential television shows, passed away.
