This is our day guide for Thursday October 8th 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 8th 2020
International: Arbaeen
Commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
China: Chinese National Day Holiday
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
Egypt: Armed Forces Day (in lieu)
Celebrates Egypt's victory in the October War of 1973
Honduras: Discovery of America Day
Honours the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the AmericasNot a Public Holiday
Peru: Battle of Angamos
The Battle of Angamos holiday in Peru is always celebrated on October 8th and marks the commemoration of a naval battle with Chile that took place in 1879.October 7th 2020 | Go to Today | October 9th 2020
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| General Information for October 8th 2020 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 282 of 2020 | |
| 84 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 41 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1982 - Poland bans Solidarity and all trade unions. | |
| 1962 - Algeria joins the United Nations. | |
| 1944 - In World War II, the Battle of Crucifix Hill begins just outside Aachen, Germany. The US troops win. | |
| 1821 - The government of general José de San Martín establishes the Peruvian Navy. |
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