Day Guide for Tuesday October 20th 2020 What are the holidays on October 20th 2020?

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 20th 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 20th 2020

Guatemala: Revolution Day

In 1944, university students and military leaders aligned to overthrow the dictator Jorge Ubico

Kenya: Mashujaa Day

October 20th honours all those who contributed towards the struggle for independence

Observances on October 20th 2020

USA: National Pharmacy Technician Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pharmacy Technician Day

USA: Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity

USA: National Brandied Fruit Day

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United Nations: World Statistics Day

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International: World Osteoporosis Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Osteoporosis Day.

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General Information for October 20th 2020
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 294 of 2020
72 days left in 2020
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1977 – Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane crashes.
1973 - The Sydney Opera House opens.
1952 - Governor Evelyn Baring declares a state of emergency in Kenya and begins arresting hundreds of suspected leaders of the Mau Mau Uprising, including Jomo Kenyatta, the future first President of Kenya.
1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony refuse to honour the Pragmatic Sanction and theWar of the Austrian Succession begins.