This is our day guide for Tuesday October 29th 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 29th 2019
International: Bhai Tika
A festival focused on siblings. Sisters invite their brothers to join in a feast.
Cambodia: King's Coronation Day
King Norodom Sihamoni's coronation took place on October 29th 2004Regional
India (regional): Deepavali
Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Reza
Imam Reza was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and the eighth Shi'ite Imam
Maldives: Qaumee Dhuvas
Celebrates the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in 1573
Turkiye: Republic Day
On October 29th 1923, the Turkish constitution was amended and Turkey became a republicObservances on October 29th 2019
USA: National Cat Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cat Day
USA: National Hermit Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hermit Day
USA: National Oatmeal Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Oatmeal Day
USA: World Stroke Day
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, but almost all strokes could be preventedOctober 28th 2019 | Go to Today | October 30th 2019
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| General Information for October 29th 2019 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 302 of 2019 | |
| 63 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 44 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2012 - Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast of the United States, killing 148 directly and 138 indirectly, while leaving nearly $70 billion in damages and causing major power outages. | |
| 1863 – Eighteen countries meet in Geneva and agree to form the International Red Cross. | |
| 969 - Byzantine troops occupy Antioch Syria. | |
| 539 BC - Cyrus the great (founder of Persian Empire) entered capital of Babylon and allowed the Jews to return to their land. |
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