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17 What date is May?

May 17 has several important anniversaries. Here are some of them:

World Telecommunication Day: established at 1969 to commemorate the founding day of the International Telegraph and Telephone Union (ITU) and emphasize the important role of the telecommunications industry in promoting world peace and development.

World Information Society Day: Established in 2006, it aims to commemorate the first World Information Society Summit and publicize the significance of the information society to global economic and social development.

International Day Against homo bia: Founded in 2004, it aims to appeal to governments and the public to eliminate discrimination and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and protect their basic human rights.

In addition, May 17 is also a legal holiday or anniversary in many countries and regions, such as Norway National Day and Guatemala Constitution Day.