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 | |
| 1987 – Black Monday - the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 22%, 508 points. | |
| 1950 – Iran becomes the first country to accept technical assistance from the United States under the Point Four Program. | |
| 1386 – The Universität Heidelberg held its first lecture, making it the oldest German university. | |
| 202 BC - Second Punic War: At the Battle of Zama, Roman legions under Scipio Africanus defeat Hannibal Barca, leader of the army defending Carthage. |
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