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Historical events for
Friday, 17 April 2026

16 Week107 day of year29% of year🌑 Moon
  • Birth

    António Assis Esperança

    António Assis Esperança (born April 17, 1892, and died March 3, 1975) was a prominent Portuguese writer and journalist. Born in Faro, his vast literary legacy and active collaboration in historical publications such as "Seara Nova" deeply enriched national culture.

    † 3/3/1975
  • History

    Moon Phase: New Moon

    The Moon enters the New Moon phase at 12:51 (Legal Time).

  • History

    Shakyamuni / New Moon (Buddhism)

    In the Buddhist calendar, new moon days are highly auspicious times for renewing vows, intensive meditation, and honoring the figure of Shakyamuni Buddha.

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    History

    Syrian National Day

    Celebration of the National Day of Syria (Evacuation Day), commemorating the country's historic independence and the definitive withdrawal of the last French mandate troops on April 17, 1946.

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    History

    World Hemophilia Day

    Global date dedicated to raising awareness about hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, aiming to promote early diagnosis and universal access to appropriate medical treatments.

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    Saint Anicetus

    Day of Saint Anicetus, a 2nd-century Pope, remembered for his peaceful conversations with Saint Polycarp regarding the date of the Easter celebration.

  • Culture

    🎵 Music: BTS World Tour "Arirang" (Tokyo)

    Third and final concert of BTS's residency at Stanford Stadium, California, consolidating the massive success of the "Arirang" world tour in North American territory during 2026.