Day Guide for Tuesday October 3rd 2017 What are the holidays on October 3rd 2017?

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 3rd 2017 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 3rd 2017

International: National Day

The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Germany: Unity Day

Since 1990 it has been a national holiday in Germany. It is the only official national holiday

Regional

India (regional): Puja Holiday (additional)

Two additional Puja Holidays to bridge the days between Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday and Lakshmi Puja

Iraq: Independence Day

Iraq's National Day celebrates and marks the independence of Iraq and the end of the British mandate on October 3rd 1932.

South Korea: National Foundation Day

Foundation Day marks the traditional founding of Korea by Tan-gun in 2333 BC

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General Information for October 3rd 2017
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 276 of 2017
89 days left in 2017
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1990 - German reunification. The German Democratic Republic ceases to exist and its territory becomes part of the Federal Republic of Germany. East German citizens became part of the European Community, which later became the European Union. Now celebrated as German Unity Day.
1963 - A violent coup in Honduras pre-empts the October 13 election, ends a period of reform, and begins two decades of military rule.
1952 - The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon to become the world's third nuclear power.
1942 - Spaceflight: The first successful launch of a V-2 /A4-rocket from Test Stand VII at Peenemünde, Germany. It is the first man-made object to reach space.