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 2015October 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 | |
| 1944 - World War II: Soviet Union begins the liberation of Czechoslovakia from Nazi Germany. | |
| 1931 - Thomas Edison, the US inventor, dies. | |
| 1867 - United States takes possession of Alaska after purchasing it from Russia for $7.2 million. Celebrated annually in the state as Alaska Day. | |
| 1016 – The Danes defeat the Saxons in the Battle of Assandun. |
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