This is our day guide for Friday October 28th 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 28th 2016
International: Greece National Anniversary Day
Also known as 'World War ΙΙ National Holiday', this holiday celebrates Greece's refusal to yield to the Axis powers in 1940.Public sector only
Brazil: Civil Servants Day
Brazil also has optional holidays set aside for Teachers and Commerce in October
Czech Republic: Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Marks the creation of Czechoslovakia in 1918Go to Today | October 29th 2016
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| General Information for October 28th 2016 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 302 of 2016 | |
| 64 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 43 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1965 - Construction on the St. Louis Arch is completed. | |
| 1958 - John XXIII is elected Pope. | |
| 1628 - French Wars of Religion: The Siege of La Rochelle, which had lasted for 14 months, ends with the surrender of the Huguenots. | |
| 1492 - Christopher Columbus discovered Cuba on his first voyage to the New World. |
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