Today is the day!
Every year on May 17, Norwegians across the world celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day. 
Many people believe the day honors Norwegian independence, but the day actually commemorates the Norwegian Constitution, which is the oldest single-document national constitution in Europe in use today. Known as syttende mai ( 17th of May) or Grunnlovsdagen ( Constitution Day) or Nasjonaldagen ( the national day), the history of the constitution illustrates Norway's commitment to freedom, equality and democratic principles.
Many people believe the day honors Norwegian independence, but the day actually commemorates the Norwegian Constitution, which is the oldest single-document national constitution in Europe in use today. Known as syttende mai ( 17th of May) or Grunnlovsdagen ( Constitution Day) or Nasjonaldagen ( the national day), the history of the constitution illustrates Norway's commitment to freedom, equality and democratic principles.-------------
Norway's journey to its constitution began at the time of Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, when Norway was under the rule of Denmark. Denmark lost its fleet due to its connection with France, and under the Treaty of Kiel in 1814, King Frederick VI of Denmark, was forced to cede Norway to Sweden to prevent an occupation of Jutland. The Crown Prince of Denmark, Christian Fredrik, was less than pleased with the arrangement as the viceroy of Norway, and he began a Norwegian independence movement in January 1814.
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For "The rest of the story", check Norway.com
---------Today's the Day! Happy syttende mai!----------
Hey, hey, hey, watch what you're saying. Some of us Swedes could be offended! Jere
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