This is our day guide for Thursday November 3rd 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 November 3rd 2016
Ecuador: Independence of Cuenca
Cuenca achieved its independence from Spain on November 3rd 1820Regional
Italy (regional): Feast of St. Giusto
St Justus lived in Trieste in Roman times. As a Christian, he was sentenced to death by drowning for refusing to make sacrifices to the Roman gods
Japan: Culture Day
Culture Day is a day to honor traditional Japanese culture and promote the love of freedom and peace
Maldives: Victory Day
Celebrates the victory over the terrorist group who tried to overthrow the government in 1988
Panama: Separation Day
Declaration of independence from Colombia in 1903Go to Today | November 4th 2016
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| General Information for November 3rd 2016 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 308 of 2016 | |
| 58 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 44 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1986 - The Federated States of Micronesia gain independence from the United States of America. | |
| 1957 - Sputnik program: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2. On board is the first animal to enter orbit, a dog named Laika. | |
| 1493 - Christopher Columbus first sights the island of Dominica in the Caribbean Sea. | |
| 361 - Emperor Constantius II dies of a fever at Mopsuestia in Cilicia, on his deathbed he is baptised and declares his cousin Julian rightful successor. |
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