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December 17, 2029

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Monday, December 17, 2029

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World Calendar Day

World Clean Hands Day

A day for the ordinary public health habit that travels across homes, schools, kitchens, clinics, workshops, and places of worship.

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Regional/Cultural Day

Wright Brothers Day

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The flight lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. The entire flight could fit inside the cabin of a modern 747. From 12 seconds to the moon in 66 years. From Kitty Hawk to Mars in 118 years.