This is our day guide for Friday November 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 November 20th 2020
International: Chaath Puja
Chhath is an important Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun god and his wife.Regional
Brazil (regional): Black Awareness Day
Zumbi dos Palmares was a warlord in the independent kingdom of Palmares. This kingdom had been founded in the seventeenth century by slaves insurgents in the north-eastern Brazil. This day celebrates the first liberation of slaves.
Thailand: Public Holiday
Thailand has declared several special public holidays to boost domestic tourism.Observances on November 20th 2020
United Nations: Africa Industrialization Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Africa Industrialization Day
USA: National Absurdity Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Absurdity Day
USA: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day is a day to celebrate the sweet and nutty goodness of this classic American dessert.
United Nations: Universal Childrens Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Universal Childrens Day
USA: Substitute Educator's Day
This day honors the educators who are called upon to replace regularly employed teachers.
United Kingdom: St Edmund's Day
The brave King Edmund was killed by Danish invaders on November 20th 869 after refusing to denounce his Christianity.
United Kingdom: Football Shirt Friday
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| General Information for November 20th 2020 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 325 of 2020 | |
| 41 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 47 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1992 – In England, a fire breaks out in Windsor Castle, badly damaging the castle and causing over £50 million worth of damage. | |
| 1859 - Billy the Kid is probably born on this day. | |
| 1789 - North Carolina ratifies the United States Constitution and is admitted as the 12th U.S. state. | |
| 284 - Diocletian is chosen as Roman Emperor. |
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