This is our day guide for Wednesday October 6th 2021 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 6th 2021
Cambodia: Ancestors' Day Holiday
Pchum Ben, also known as Ancestors' Day, is a Cambodian religious festival which culminates on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, marking the end of the Buddhist lent
China: Chinese National Day Holiday
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
Honduras: Discovery of America Day
Honours the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the AmericasRegional
India (regional): Mahalaya
Marks the first day of the festival of Durga PujaRegional
India (regional): Bathukamma Starting Day
Bathukamma is floral festival celebrated by the Hindu women of Telangana
Syria: October Liberatory War
Celebrates victory in the October War of 1973 against Israel.
Turkmenistan: Earthquake Memorial Day
A day of remembrance to the victims of the massive and deadly earthquake that took place on this day in 1948.Observances on October 6th 2021
USA: Energy Efficiency Day
On Energy Efficiency Day - Save Money. Cut Carbon. Breathe Easier.
USA: National German-American Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National German-American Day
USA: National Mad Hatter Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mad Hatter Day
USA: National Noodle Day
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USA: National Plus Size Appreciation Day
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| General Information for October 6th 2021 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 279 of 2021 | |
| 86 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1995 - 51 Pegasi becomes the first major star to be discovered, apart from the Sun, that has a planet (and extrasolar planet) orbiting it. | |
| 1973 - Egypt launches a coordinated attack with Syria against Israel leading to the Yom Kippur War. | |
| 1683 - German immigrant families found Germantown in the colony of Pennsylvania, marking the first major immigration of German people to America. | |
| 1600 - Jacopo Peri's Euridice, the earliest surviving opera, premieres in Florence, signifying the beginning of the Baroque period. |
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