Day Guide for Thursday October 8th 2020

This is our day guide for Thursday October 8th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 282 of 2020.

Holidays on October 8th 2020

International: Arbaeen. Commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad

China: Chinese National Day Holiday. The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Egypt: Armed Forces Day (in lieu). Celebrates Egypt's victory in the October War of 1973

Honduras: Discovery of America Day. Honours the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas

Not a Public Holiday

Peru: Battle of Angamos. The Battle of Angamos holiday in Peru is always celebrated on October 8th and marks the commemoration of a naval battle with Chile that took place in 1879.

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Observances on October 8th 2020

USA: American Touch Tag Day
USA: National Fluffernutter Day
USA: National Pierogi Day
United Kingdom: World Octopus Day
Croatia: Croatian Parliament Day
United Kingdom: Clean Air Day
India: Indian Air Force Day
United Kingdom: Clean Air Day
International: World Octopus Day
International: World Sight Day

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