This is our day guide for Monday October 19th 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 19th 2020
Jamaica: National Heroes' Day
Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history.Public 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 19th 2020
USA: National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
USA: National Kentucky Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kentucky Day
USA: National LGBT Center Awareness Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National LGBT Center Awareness Day
USA: National Seafood Bisque Day
A day to enjoy a luxurious seafood soup that is rich in flavour, yet low in calories.
United Kingdom: UK Coffee Week
Find out the dates, history and traditions of UK Coffee Week.
International: International Gin and Tonic Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Gin and Tonic Day.
International: International Breast Cancer Day
International Breast Cancer Day aims to raise awareness and promote woman´s access to timely and effective controls, diagnoses and treatments.October 18th 2020 | Go to Today | October 20th 2020
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| General Information for October 19th 2020 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 293 of 2020 | |
| 73 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 43 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1987 – Black Monday - the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 22%, 508 points. | |
| 1974 - Niue becomes a self-governing colony of New Zealand. | |
| 1453 - The French recapture Bordeaux, bringing the Hundred Years' War to a close, with the English retaining only Calais on French soil. | |
| 1386 – The Universität Heidelberg held its first lecture, making it the oldest German university. |
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