September 17
Time’s Up Day
September 17 is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years). 105 days remain until the end of the year.
"To hell with facts! We need stories!"
Ken Kesey
Born today
Ken Kesey, 1935, American author
Observances
Constitution Day, observed on the previous Friday if it falls on a Saturday, the following Monday if on a Sunday; and the beginning of the Constitution Week (United States)
National Unity Day (Belarus) (since 2021)
Operation Market Garden Anniversary is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day. (Netherlands)
Teachers' Day (Honduras)
Time’s Up Day (US)
Smithsonian Day (US)
Beautiful, indeed.
Beautiful day!🥰