This is our day guide for Wednesday October 31st 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 31st 2018
International: Reformation Day
Commemorates the day in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his 95 'these' to the door of the church in Wittenburg
International: Descending Day of Lord Buddha
Marks return of Lord Buddha to earth from the heavenly realm after three months of teachingRegional
India (regional): Sardar Patel's Birthday
Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, popularly known as Sardar Patel, was the first Deputy Prime Minister of IndiaNot a Public Holiday
International: Halloween
Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of the Halloween festival.Go to Today | November 1st 2018
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| General Information for October 31st 2018 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 304 of 2018 | |
| 61 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 44 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2011 – The global population of humans reaches seven billion. This day is now recognized by the United Nations as Seven Billion Day. | |
| 1892 - Arthur Conan Doyle publishes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. | |
| 1876 – A monster cyclone ravages India, resulting in over 200,000 deaths. | |
| 1864 - Nevada is admitted as the 36th U.S. state. |
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