Day Guide for Friday October 23rd 2020

This is our day guide for Friday October 23rd 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 297 of 2020.

Holidays on October 23rd 2020

International: Vijay Dashami. The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

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Australia (regional): Thank You Day. Victoria. Since 2015, the day before the AFL Grand Final has been declared a public holiday
British Virgin Islands: St. Ursula's Day (in lieu). Christopher Columbus named the Virgin Islands after St. Ursula after sailing past in 1493
Hungary: Republic Day. The day of the 1956 uprising against the Soviet Union and the proclamation of the Third Hungarian Republic in 1989.

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India (regional): Maha Saptami. Assam, Odisha, West Bengal. On the seventh day of Durga Puja, the goddess started her battle against Mahishasura.
Libya: Liberation Day. Day of Liberation from Gaddafi's Jamahiriya declared on 23 October 2011.

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New Zealand (regional): Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day. Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day is held on the Friday before Labour Day.
North Macedonia: Day of the Macedonian Revolution. Marks the establishment of the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (IMRO) in 1893
Thailand: Chulalongkorn Day. Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn

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Observances on October 23rd 2020

  • USA: iPod Day
  • USA: National Boston Cream Pie Day
  • USA: National Mole Day
  • USA: National TV Talk Show Host Day
  • USA: Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day
  • USA: National Pharmacy Buyer Day
  • United Kingdom: Global Champagne Day
  • International: Global Champagne Day

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