This is our day guide for Friday October 19th 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 19th 2018
International: Durga Puja
Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.
International: Dassain
The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and RavanaRegional
India (regional): Vijaya Dashami
Also known as Dashain or Tenth day of Navratri or Durgotsav, Vijaya Dashami commemorates the day that Durga appeared riding a lion to slay the Mahisasura.Regional
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 20th 2018
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| General Information for October 19th 2018 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 292 of 2018 | |
| 73 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2005 - Saddam Hussein goes on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity. | |
| 2003 - Mother Teresa is beatified by Pope John Paul II. | |
| 1986 - Samora Machel, President of Mozambique and a prominent leader of FRELIMO, and 33 others die when their Tupolev 134 plane crashes into the Lebombo Mountains. | |
| 1386 – The Universität Heidelberg held its first lecture, making it the oldest German university. |
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