This is our day guide for Friday October 18th 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 18th 2019
Not a Public Holiday
Azerbaijan: Independence Day
Adoption of the declaration of independence on October 18th 1991Regional
India (regional): Kati Bihu
An important Assamese festival to ensure strong growth and healthy crops that begins at the start of the month of Kati.
Senegal: Grand Magal of Touba
Commemoration of the departure in exile of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké to GabonPublic sector only
USA (regional): Alaska Day
Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867
Zambia: National Prayer Day
Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015Observances on October 18th 2019
USA: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Croatia: National Necktie Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Necktie Day
USA: National No Beard Day
This is the one day in the year when you should try to have a close shave.
USA: National Mammography Day
National Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday in October as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
United Kingdom: Global Champagne Day
Don't wait until New Year's Eve - clink your glasses today for Global Champagne Day
International: World Menopause Day
World Menopause Day is a worldwide awareness call for women who face health issues when approaching, during and beyond the menopause.
Kazakhstan: Spiritual Consent Day
Find out the history and background to the Spiritual Consent Day observed in Kazakhstan.
USA: National Exascale Day
Find out the history and background to National Exascale DayOctober 17th 2019 | Go to Today | October 19th 2019
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| General Information for October 18th 2019 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 291 of 2019 | |
| 74 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 – The Supreme Council of Azerbaijan adopts a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. | |
| 1931 - Thomas Edison, the US inventor, dies. | |
| 1081 – The Normans defeat the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium. | |
| 320 - Pappus of Alexandria, Greek philosopher, observes an eclipse of the sun and writes a commentary on The Great Astronomer(Almagest). |
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