This is our day guide for Tuesday October 18th 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 18th 2016
Not a Public Holiday
Azerbaijan: Independence Day
Adoption of the declaration of independence on October 18th 1991Public sector only
USA (regional): Alaska Day
Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on 18 October 1867
Zambia: National Prayer Day
Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015Go to Today | October 19th 2016
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| General Information for October 18th 2016 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 292 of 2016 | |
| 74 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 – The Supreme Council of Azerbaijan adopts a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. | |
| 1954 - Texas Instruments announces the first Transistor radio. | |
| 1931 - Thomas Edison, the US inventor, dies. | |
| 1356 - Basel earthquake, the most significant historic seismological event north of the Alps, destroys the town of Basel, Switzerland. |
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