Day Guide for Thursday October 22nd 2020 What are the holidays on October 22nd 2020?

This is our day guide for Thursday October 22nd 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 22nd 2020

Regional

India (regional): Maha Saptami

Several states. On the seventh day of Durga Puja, the goddess started her battle against Mahishasura.

Nepal: Phulpati

A major celebration that takes place on the seventh day of Bada Dashain festival, also called Saptami.

Observances on October 22nd 2020

USA: National Color Day

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USA: National Nut Day

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International: International Stuttering Awareness Day

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General Information for October 22nd 2020
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 296 of 2020
70 days left in 2020
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1978 - Papal inauguration of Pope John Paul II.
1964 - Jean-Paul Sartre is awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, but turns down the honor.
1836 - Sam Houston is inaugurated as the first President of the Republic of Texas.
1797 - From 1,000 metres (3,200 feet) above Paris, France, André-Jacques Garnerin makes the first recorded parachute jump.