This is our day guide for Friday October 20th 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 20th 2017
Guatemala: Revolution Day
In 1944, university students and military leaders aligned to overthrow the dictator Jorge UbicoRegional
India (regional): Vishvakarma Day
Vishvakarma Puja is a day of celebration for Vishvakarma, a Hindu god, the divine architectRegional
India (regional): Diwali
Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darknessRegional
India (regional): Vikram Samvat New Year
Gujuarat. Named after king Vikramaditya, this calendar remains widely used in western India. In Gujarat, the second day of Diwali is celebrated as the first day of the Vikram Samvat calendarRegional
India (regional): Govardhan Puja
Kenya: Mashujaa Day
October 20th honours all those who contributed towards the struggle for independenceRegional
New Zealand (regional): Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Hawke's Bay was named by Captain Cook in honour of Edward Hawke, First Lord of the AdmiraltyGo to Today | October 21st 2017
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| General Information for October 20th 2017 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 293 of 2017 | |
| 72 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1970 - Siad Barre declares Somalia a socialist state. | |
| 1968 - Former US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy marries Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis. | |
| 1947 – The House Un-American Activities Committee begins its investigation into Communist infiltration of Hollywood, resulting in a blacklist that prevents some from working in the industry for years. | |
| 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony refuse to honour the Pragmatic Sanction and theWar of the Austrian Succession begins. |
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