This is our day guide for Friday October 5th 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 5th 2018
China: National Day Holiday
The Peoples Republic of China observes its anniversary on Oct 1st
Honduras: Army Day
A day to honour the armed forces of HondurasRegional
India (regional): Birthday of Nar Bahadur Bhandari
Marks the birthday of a former Chief Minister of Sikkim.
Portugal: Republic Day
Commemorates the establishment of a republican form of government in 1910Go to Today | October 6th 2018
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| General Information for October 5th 2018 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 278 of 2018 | |
| 87 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1947 - The first televised White House address is given by U.S. President Harry S. Truman. | |
| 1864 - The Indian city of Calcutta is almost totally destroyed by a cyclone; 60,000 die. | |
| 1813 - Battle of Thames in Canada; Americans defeat British and kill Shawnee leader Tecumseh. | |
| 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about patriarch Photius of Constantinople. |
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