This is our day guide for Saturday October 20th 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 20th 2018
Estonia: Ethnicity day
day dedicated to the Estonian unique language and cultural identity
Guatemala: Revolution Day
In 1944, university students and military leaders aligned to overthrow the dictator Jorge UbicoRegional
India (regional): 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.
Kenya: Mashujaa Day
October 20th honours all those who contributed towards the struggle for independenceOctober 19th 2018 | Go to Today | October 21st 2018
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| General Information for October 20th 2018 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 293 of 2018 | |
| 72 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1961 – The Soviet Union performs the first armed test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, launching an R-13 from a Golf-class submarine. | |
| 1951 – The "Johnny Bright Incident" occurs in Stillwater, Oklahoma | |
| 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. | |
| 1803 – The United States Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase. |
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