Day Guide for Friday October 23rd 2020 What are the holidays on October 23rd 2020?

This is our day guide for Friday October 23rd 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 23rd 2020

International: Vijay Dashami

The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

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Australia (regional): Thank You Day

Victoria. Since 2015, the day before the AFL Grand Final has been declared a public holiday

British Virgin Islands: St. Ursula's Day (in lieu)

Christopher Columbus named the Virgin Islands after St. Ursula after sailing past in 1493

Hungary: Republic Day

The day of the 1956 uprising against the Soviet Union and the proclamation of the Third Hungarian Republic in 1989.

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India (regional): Maha Saptami

Assam, Odisha, West Bengal. On the seventh day of Durga Puja, the goddess started her battle against Mahishasura.

Libya: Liberation Day

Day of Liberation from Gaddafi's Jamahiriya declared on 23 October 2011.

Regional

New Zealand (regional): Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day

Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day is held on the Friday before Labour Day.

North Macedonia: Day of the Macedonian Revolution

Marks the establishment of the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (IMRO) in 1893

Thailand: Chulalongkorn Day

Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn

Observances on October 23rd 2020

USA: iPod Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of iPod Day

USA: National Boston Cream Pie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Boston Cream Pie Day

USA: National Mole Day

October 23, denoted 10/23 in the US, is recognized by some as Mole Day. It is an informal holiday in honor of the unit among chemists.

USA: National TV Talk Show Host Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National TV Talk Show Host Day

USA: Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day

USA: National Pharmacy Buyer Day

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

United Kingdom: Global Champagne Day

Don't wait until New Year's Eve - clink your glasses today for Global Champagne Day

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General Information for October 23rd 2020
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 297 of 2020
69 days left in 2020
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1983 - Lebanon Civil War: The U.S. Marines barracks in Beirut is hit by a truck bomb, killing 241 U.S. military personnel. A French army barracks in Lebanon is also hit that same morning, killing 58 troops.
1973 - A United Nations sanctioned cease-fire officially ends the Yom Kippur War between Israel and Syria.
1917 - Lenin calls for the October Revolution.
1707 – The first Parliament of Great Britain meets.