Today In Tourism (17 October)
1573
During the Ottoman Empire, the Surre-i Hümâyûn procession and the pilgrimage caravan departed for the Hejaz by land via Üsküdar Square in Istanbul, beginning their journey from Topkapı Palace (12 Rajab 983 AH)
1641
During the Ottoman Empire, the Surre-i Hümâyûn procession and the pilgrimage caravan departed for the Hejaz by land via Üsküdar Square in Istanbul, beginning their journey from Topkapı Palace (12 Rajab 1051 AH)
1804
During the Ottoman Empire, the Surre-i Hümâyûn procession and the pilgrimage caravan departed for the Hejaz by land via Üsküdar Square in Istanbul, beginning their journey from Topkapı Palace (12 Rajab 1219 AH)
1860
The first Open Championship was held at Prestwick Golf Club (Scotland), becoming the oldest championship in golf and one of the sport's most prestigious tournaments.
1910
During the Ottoman Empire, with the opening of the Hejaz Railway, the Surre-i Hümâyûn procession and the pilgrimage caravan departing from Topkapı Palace set out for the Hejaz by train from Haydarpaşa Railway Station (12 Shawwal 1328 AH).
1917
Deutsches Reisebüro (DER) was founded in Berlin, Germany, becoming one of the country's leading travel organizations.
1999
The 21st Intercontinental Eurasia Marathon was held in Istanbul, Türkiye.
2003
The “Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage” was adopted at the 32nd General Conference of UNESCO.
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