This is our day guide for Thursday October 29th 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 29th 2020
International: Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
Cambodia: King's Coronation Day
King Norodom Sihamoni's coronation took place on October 29th 2004
Egypt: Al-Mouled Al-Nabawy
Celebrated on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi’i Al-Awal
Myanmar: Thadingyut Holiday
The Festival of Lights marks the end of the perod of Buddhist lent
Turkiye: Republic Day
On October 29th 1923, the Turkish constitution was amended and Turkey became a republicObservances on October 29th 2020
USA: National Cat Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cat Day
USA: National Hermit Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hermit Day
USA: National Oatmeal Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Oatmeal Day
USA: World Stroke Day
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, but almost all strokes could be prevented
International: World Ballet Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Ballet Day.October 28th 2020 | Go to Today | October 30th 2020
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| General Information for October 29th 2020 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 303 of 2020 | |
| 63 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 44 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2012 - Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast of the United States, killing 148 directly and 138 indirectly, while leaving nearly $70 billion in damages and causing major power outages. | |
| 1956 - During the Suez Crisis, Israel invades Egypt. | |
| 1787 - Pennsylvania becomes the second state to ratify the United States Constitution, five days after Delaware became the first. | |
| 1618 – English adventurer, writer, and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh is beheaded for allegedly conspiring against James I of England. |
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