This is our day guide for Wednesday October 3rd 2018 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 2018
China: National Day Holiday
The Peoples Republic of China observes its anniversary on Oct 1st
Germany: Unity Day
Since 1990 it has been a national holiday in Germany. It is the only official national holiday
Honduras: Francisco Morazan's Birthday
Honours the President of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839.
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 BCOctober 2nd 2018 | Go to Today | October 4th 2018
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| General Information for October 3rd 2018 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 276 of 2018 | |
| 89 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1952 - The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon to become the world's third nuclear power. | |
| 1789 - The first U.S. federal government agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs, is established (it will be later renamed Department of State). | |
| 382 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I concludes a peace treaty with the Goths and settles them in the Balkans in exchange for military service. | |
| 52 BC - Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of Alesia. |
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