This is our day guide for Thursday October 3rd 2019 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 2019
China: National Day Holiday
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
Germany: German Unity Day
Commemorates the anniversary of German reunification in 1990
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 BCObservances on October 3rd 2019
United Kingdom: Buy British Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Buy British Day
USA: Mean Girls Day
A day dedicated to the cult movie, Mean Girls.
USA: National Boyfriend Day
National Boyfriend Day falls on October 3 and is intended to be a day to celebrate your boyfriend.
USA: National Techies Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Techies Day
United Kingdom: National Poetry Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poetry DayOctober 2nd 2019 | Go to Today | October 4th 2019
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| General Information for October 3rd 2019 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 276 of 2019 | |
| 89 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1990 - German reunification. The German Democratic Republic ceases to exist and its territory becomes part of the Federal Republic of Germany. East German citizens became part of the European Community, which later became the European Union. Now celebrated as German Unity Day. | |
| 1963 - A violent coup in Honduras pre-empts the October 13 election, ends a period of reform, and begins two decades of military rule. | |
| 1952 - The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon to become the world's third nuclear power. | |
| 610 - Future Emperor Heraclius and his fleet arrive at Byzantium. |
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