This is our day guide for Saturday October 24th 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 24th 2020
International: Maha Navami
Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess DurgaRegional
India (regional): Durga Ashtami
Durgastami or Mahastami is the eighth day of the Durga Puja festivalRegional
India (regional): Maha Ashtami
The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and RavanaRegional
Pakistan (regional): Founding Day
Commemorates the establishment of the AJK state on this day in 1947.
Seychelles: Public Holiday
A public holiday to mark the inauguration of President Patrick Herminie.
Zambia: Independence Day
Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964October 23rd 2020 | Go to Today | October 25th 2020
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| General Information for October 24th 2020 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 298 of 2020 | |
| 68 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 43 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1945 – Founding of the United Nations. | |
| 1795 - Partitions of Poland: The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth is completely divided among Austria, Prussia, and Russia. | |
| 1601 - Danish astronomer (also alchemist, astrologer, elk-owner, prosthetic nose-wearer and nobleman) Tycho Brahe dies from an infection of his bladder. | |
| 1260 – The Cathedral of Chartres is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France; the cathedral is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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