This is our day guide for Thursday October 22nd 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 22nd 2015
International: Durga Puja
Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.Regional
India (regional): Vijaya Dashami
Also known as Dashain or Tenth day of Navratri or Durgotsav, Vijaya Dashami commemorates the day that Durga appeared riding a lion to slay the Mahisasura.Regional
India (regional): Dussehra
The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and RavanaRegional
India (regional): Mahanavami
The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and RavanaGo to Today | October 23rd 2015
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| General Information for October 22nd 2015 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 295 of 2015 | |
| 70 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 43 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1859 - Spain declares war on Morocco. | |
| 1836 - Sam Houston is inaugurated as the first President of the Republic of Texas. | |
| 794 - Emperor Kanmu relocates the Japanese capital to Heiankyo (now Kyoto). | |
| 362 – The temple of Apollo at Daphne, outside Antioch, is destroyed in a mysterious fire. |
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