This is our day guide for Saturday October 3rd 2020 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 2020
China: Chinese 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
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.
Israel: Sukkot
Sukkot is also known as Succoth, Sukkos, Feast of Booths or Feast of TabernaclesRegional
Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
Sabah only. This ceremonial date is observed on the last Saturday in May
South Korea: National Foundation Day
Foundation Day marks the traditional founding of Korea by Tan-gun in 2333 BCObservances on October 3rd 2020
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: Bookshop Day
A day to support independent bookshops on the first Saturday in October.October 2nd 2020 | Go to Today | October 4th 2020
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| General Information for October 3rd 2020 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 277 of 2020 | |
| 89 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1942 - Spaceflight: The first successful launch of a V-2 /A4-rocket from Test Stand VII at Peenemünde, Germany. It is the first man-made object to reach space. | |
| 1932 - Iraq gains independence from the United Kingdom. | |
| 610 - Future Emperor Heraclius and his fleet arrive at Byzantium. | |
| 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight a decisive battle with Caesar's assassins Brutus and Cassius. |
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