Day Guide for Wednesday October 3rd 2018 What are the holidays on October 3rd 2018?

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 BC

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General Information for October 3rd 2018
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
1981 - The hunger strike by Provisional Irish Republican Army and Irish National Liberation Army prisoners at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland ends after seven months and ten deaths.
1950 - Korean War: The First Battle of Maryang San, primarily pitting Australian and British forces against communist China, begins.
1949 - WERD, the 1st black-owned radio station in the United States, opens in Atlanta, Georgia.
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.