This is our day guide for Friday October 9th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on October 9th 2015
Ecuador: Independence of Guayaquil
Guayaquil declared independence from Spain in 1820, a key victory for the Ecuadorian War of Independence
Honduras: Army Day
A day to honour the armed forces of HondurasRegional
Malaysia (regional): Melaka Governor's Birthday
The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.
South Korea: Hangeul Day
Marks the proclamation of the Korean alphabet in 1446. Reinstated as a holiday in 2013Regional
Spain (regional): Valencian Community Day
Valencia. Anniversary of King James I of Aragons capture of the city from the Moors in 1238
Taiwan: National Day (in lieu)
Celebrates the start of the Wuchang Uprising of October 10, 1911
Uganda: Independence Day
Marks Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962Go to Today | October 10th 2015
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| General Information for October 9th 2015 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 282 of 2015 | |
| 83 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 41 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2006 - North Korea allegedly tests its first nuclear device. | |
| 1940 - World War II: Battle of Britain: During a night-time air raid by the German Luftwaffe, St. Paul's Cathedral in the City of London, England is hit by a bomb. | |
| 1238 - James I of Aragon conquers Valencia and founds the Kingdom of Valencia. | |
| 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. |
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