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 holidayRegional
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 BCGo to Today | October 4th 2017
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| General Information for October 3rd 2017 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1985 - The Space Shuttle Atlantis makes its maiden flight. (Mission STS-51-J). | |
| 1952 - The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon to become the world's third nuclear power. | |
| 1950 - Korean War: The First Battle of Maryang San, primarily pitting Australian and British forces against communist China, begins. | |
| 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. |
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