This is our day guide for Tuesday October 4th 2016 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 4th 2016
China: National Day
The Peoples Republic of China observes its anniversary on Oct 1st
Israel: Rosh Hashanah
Second day of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year of the Jewish calendarRegional
Italy (regional): Feast of St. Petronius
Saint Petronius was bishop of Bologna during the fifth century. He is a patron saint of the city. Born of a noble Roman family, he became a convert to Christianity and then a priest
Mozambique: Day of Peace and Reconciliation
Celebrates the signing of the General Peace Accord which ended the civil war in Mozambique in 1992.Regional
Nigeria (regional): Islamic New Year
Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.Go to Today | October 5th 2016
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| General Information for October 4th 2016 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 278 of 2016 | |
| 88 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1957 - Space Race: Launch of Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth. | |
| 1853 - Crimean War: The Ottoman Empire declares war on Russia. | |
| 1830 - Creation of the Kingdom of Belgium after separation from the Netherlands. | |
| 1302 - A peace treaty between the Byzantine Empire and the Republic of Venice ends the Byzantine–Venetian War (1296–1302). |
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