This is our day guide for Wednesday October 5th 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 5th 2016
China: National Day
The Peoples Republic of China observes its anniversary on Oct 1st
Honduras: Francisco Morazan's Birthday
Honours the President of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839.
Portugal: Republic Day
Commemorates the establishment of a republican form of government in 1910Go to Today | October 6th 2016
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| General Information for October 5th 2016 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 279 of 2016 | |
| 87 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1948 - The 1948 Ashgabat earthquake kills 110,000. | |
| 1944 - Suffrage is extended to women in France. | |
| 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about patriarch Photius of Constantinople. | |
| 610 - Coronation of Byzantine Emperor Heraclius. |
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