17. of May – the Norwegian Constitution Day

Before 1814, Norway was ruled by Sweden. The celebration of this day began spontaneously among students from early on, but The Constitution of Norway was signed at Eidsvoll on May 17 in the year 1814.

More info is to be found at Wikipedia

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