Monday, 17th November 2025 in Amsterdam

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Amsterdam! It's International Students Day and World Prematurity Day. Explore 58 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Amsterdam. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Amsterdam brings drizzly with temperatures between 3°C and 7°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Scorpio. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 17th November in Amsterdam, NL.

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Monday, 17th November 2025 in Amsterdam presents conditions typical of the Dutch autumn season, with drizzly weather characterising the day. The Waxing Gibbous moon phase indicates a period of increasing illumination in the night sky, whilst those born under the Scorpio zodiac sign enter a phase marked by intensity and introspection. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, sits at the confluence of the Amstel, Vecht and IJ rivers and has been a major port and trading centre since the 14th century. The city remains one of Europe's most visited destinations, known for its canal system, museums and distinctive architecture.

Historically, 17th November has witnessed significant events that shaped global affairs. In 1989, Walt Disney Pictures released The Little Mermaid to theatres, a milestone that would initiate the Disney Renaissance and transform animated cinema for decades to come. The date also marks the moment in 1558 when Elizabeth I became Queen of England and Ireland, beginning the Elizabethan era and establishing England as a significant European power during a turbulent period of religious and political upheaval.

More recently, the date has recorded tragic occurrences requiring public attention. In 2013, Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 crashed during an aborted landing at Kazan International Airport in Russia, resulting in the loss of all 50 people on board and prompting the revocation of the airline's operating certificate. These historical patterns demonstrate how individual dates carry collective memory, shaping our understanding of past events and their consequences.

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What the Weather Had in Store for Amsterdam on 17th November 2025

Drizzle

Sunrise 09:06
Sunset 17:45
Sunshine duration 07:56 hours
Daylight duration 08:39 hours

Maximum temperature 7.7°C
Minimum temperature 3.7°C

Wind speed 17.3km/h from NNW
Precipitation 0.4mm

Science reveals: darkness is not the absence of light.

Fortune of the Day

17th November in the Stars – Star Sign Scorpio

Today, the zodiac sign Scorpio celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on November 17 blend intense emotional depth with spiritual sensitivity. Neptune's influence adds imaginative and mystical qualities that distinguish them from typical Scorpios. They are introspective, enigmatic, and driven by internal transformation.

Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals possess remarkable emotional intelligence, resilience, and transformative power. Their weakness lies in controlling tendencies and obsessive thinking patterns. They struggle with letting go and can become unnecessarily suspicious of others.

Love In relationships, they are passionate, deeply loyal, and seek profound soul connection. Their spiritual inner world makes them sensitive partners, yet controlling impulses may create tension. They require genuine trust and emotional authenticity.

Caree & Finance Those born on this day thrive in careers enabling transformation: psychology, healing arts, creative pursuits, or spiritual work. Their ability to uncover hidden truths is invaluable. Financially, they are cautious and wealth-conscious.

Health These individuals should prioritize mental health, as they tend toward rumination and obsession. Spiritual practices like meditation or yoga help balance their intensity. Regular movement and creative expression are essential for wellbeing.


That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.


Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 17th November

Name Days in Your Language: Annalisa, Annelisa, Annelise, Hilda, Hildie, Hildy


Someone born on this day would be just 158 days old today — roughly 3,811 hours, 228,692 minutes, or 13,721,524 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 321. day of the year.


There are 44 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 47 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 17th November

  • Linda Nosková, Czech tennis player (2004)
  • Kate Douglass, American swimmer (2001)
  • Joanne Züger, Swiss tennis player (2000)
  • Gabi Gonçalves, Brazilian politician (1999)
  • Dragan Bender, Croatian basketball player (1997)
  • Julian Ryerson, Norwegian footballer (1997)
  • Yugyeom, South Korean singer (1997)
  • Minkah Fitzpatrick, American football player (1996)
  • Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Australian rugby league player (1996)
  • Elise Mertens, Belgian tennis player (1995)

Lives Remembered on 17th November

  • Macoto Takahashi, Japanese manga artist (born 1934) (2024)
  • Young Dolph, American rapper (born 1985) (2021)
  • Tuka Rocha, Brazilian race car driver (born 1982) (2019)
  • John Leahy, English lawyer and diplomat, High Commissioner to Australia (born 1928) (2015)
  • Rahim Moeini Kermanshahi, Iranian poet and songwriter (born 1926) (2015)
  • John T. Downey, American CIA agent and judge (born 1930) (2014)
  • Bill Frenzel, American lieutenant and politician (born 1928) (2014)
  • Ray Sadecki, American baseball player (born 1940) (2014)
  • Patrick Suppes, American psychologist and philosopher (born 1922) (2014)
  • Zeke Bella, American baseball player (born 1930) (2013)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 17th November

  • Athens Polytechnic Uprising Remembrance Day (Greece)
  • Christian feast days: Acisclus
  • Christian feast days: Aignan of Orleans
  • Christian feast days: Elizabeth of Hungary
  • Christian feast days: Gennadius of Constantinople (Greek Orthodox Church)
  • Christian feast days: Gregory of Tours (Roman Catholic Church)
  • Christian feast days: Gregory Thaumaturgus
  • Christian feast days: Hilda of Whitby
  • Christian feast days: Hugh of Lincoln
  • Christian feast days: November 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Students' Day
  • Martyrs' Day (Odisha, India)
  • Presidents Day (Marshall Islands)
  • World Prematurity Day

What Happened on 17th November?

  • The first known case of COVID-19 is traced to a 55-year-old man who had visited a market in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. (2019)
  • Fifty people are killed when Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 crashes at Kazan Airport, Russia. (2013)
  • A rare late-season tornado outbreak strikes the Midwest. Illinois and Indiana are most affected with tornado reports as far north as lower Michigan. In all around six dozen tornadoes touch down in approximately an 11-hour time period, including seven EF3 and two EF4 tornadoes. (2013)
  • At least 50 schoolchildren are killed in an accident at a railway crossing near Manfalut, Egypt. (2012)
  • Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's tenure as the governor of California begins. (2003)
  • A catastrophic landslide in Log pod Mangartom, Slovenia, kills seven, and causes millions of SIT of damage. It is one of the worst catastrophes in Slovenia in the past 100 years. (2000)
  • Alberto Fujimori is removed from office as president of Peru. (2000)
  • In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by six Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut, known as Luxor massacre. (1997)
  • United States House of Representatives passes a resolution to establish the North American Free Trade Agreement. (1993)
  • In Nigeria, General Sani Abacha ousts the government of Ernest Shonekan in a military coup. (1993)