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 2015October 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 | |
| 2005 - Saddam Hussein goes on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity. | |
| 1935 – The League of Nations places economic sanctions on fascist Italy for its invasion of Ethiopia. | |
| 1813 – The Battle of Leipzig concludes, giving Napoleon Bonaparte one of his worst defeats. | |
| 439 – The Vandals, led by King Gaiseric, take Carthage in North Africa. |
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