A little reason to celebrate
National Pasta Day
Food · October 17
A day for pasta in all its shapes, from long strands to small tubes, and the simple sauces and home meals that go with them.
National days on October 17, 2027
Also on October 17
On this day
- 1777: American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga, New York. American Revolutionary War
- 1860: First The Open Championship (referred to in North America as the British Open). The Open Championship
- 1941: World War II: The USS Kearny becomes the first U.S. Navy vessel to be torpedoed by a U-boat. World War II
- 1965: The 1964–65 New York World's Fair closes after two years and more than 51 million attendees. 1964 New York World's Fair
- 1979: The Department of Education Organization Act creates the U.S. Department of Education. Department of Education Organization Act
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