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Everything December 17, 2026 celebrates
3 national, international, and world observances are on the calendar for Thursday, December 17, 2026.
| # | Observance | Category | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | National Maple Syrup DayLead | Food | |
| 02 | Wright Brothers Day | Tech | |
| 03 | Pan American Aviation Day | Tech |
Born on December 17
Historic figures
- Pope Francis1936–2025Argentinian Pope of the Catholic Church
- Humphry Davy1778–1829English chemist and physicist
- Muhammadu Buhari1942–2025Nigerian general and politician, 7th & 15th President of Nigeria
- Willard Libby1908–1980American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate
Celebrities & public figures
- Milla Jovovichb. 1975Ukrainian-American actress
- Manny Pacquiaob. 1978Filipino boxer and politician
- Sarah Paulsonb. 1974American actress
- Giovanni Ribisib. 1974American actor
Everyone born on December 17 →
Birth dates from Wikidata; names link to Wikipedia.
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