September 17, 2024 is the 260th day of the year. Today, we celebrate India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, IT professionals day and more. Check the remarkable events the day witnessed in past. Check today's date in history- Which major historical events happened on today's date? Why is this day important in World's history and more.
Important days on September 17International Country Music Day, World Manta Day, National Professional House Cleaners Day, Get Ready Day
- September 17, 1972- A very popular American TV series MASH debuted on CBS
September 17, 1787- The U.S. Constitution was signed by 39 delegates of the Constitutional Convention. It is celebrated as Constitution Day or Citizenship Day. North Korea and South Korea were admitted to the United Nations. September 17, 2024- India to celebrate Vishwakarma Jayanti today. It is believed that worshiping Lord Vishwakarma gives immense blessing and prosperity in trades.
IT Professionals Day- IT Pro Day is celebrated on the third Tuesday of each September. The day is celebrated to honor the IT pros. Births and Deaths on September 17 17 September 1966- British adventurer Sir Francis Chichester, who sailed around the world alone in 1966–67 in the 55-foot (17-metre) yacht Gipsy Moth IV, was born. 17 September 1985- Alex Ovechkin, Russian hockey player was born
17 September, 1950- Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was born 17 September 1945- Phil Jackson, American basketball player and coach was born 17 September 1944- Reinhold Messner, Italian explorer was born 17 September 1935- Ken Kesey, American author was born 17 September 1179, Hildegard von Bingen, German writer died 1948 Ruth Benedict, American anthropologist died
1983 Humberto Madeiros, US cardinal to Boston, died at 67 17 September 1948 Folke Bernadotte, Swedish diplomat was assassinated by a Zionist group September 17 Top News and events todayPrime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 'Subhadra' yojana at Janata Maidan, OdishaDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to resign today Films released on September 17- Cry Macho PG-13, Copshop RA , the Mad Women’s Ball, The Nowhere Inn, My Name Is Pauli Murray, Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster, Little Girl are some of the popular films released on September 17.We would be updating important news and events from history and beyond every day. Keep an eye here for all the latest happenings as well as the significance of each day here.