This is our day guide for Friday October 8th 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 8th 2021
Argentina: Public Holiday
<p>Honors indigenous people on the date when Columbus first set foot in the Americas.</p>
Ecuador: Independence of Guayaquil (in lieu)
As Independence of Guayaquil falls on a Saturday in 2021, the preceding Friday will be a public holiday
Honduras: Army Day
A day to honour the armed forces of Honduras
Kiribati: Education Day
A public holiday celebrated on World Teacher's Day, which was established in 1994
Maldives: Qaumee Dhuvas
Celebrates the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in 1573Regional
Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday
Public holiday in Plateau for voting in the local government polls. that take place on Saturday.
Peru: Battle of Angamos
The Battle of Angamos holiday in Peru is always celebrated on October 8th and marks the commemoration of a naval battle with Chile that took place in 1879.October 7th 2021 | Go to Today | October 9th 2021
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| General Information for October 8th 2021 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 281 of 2021 | |
| 84 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2005 - 2005 Kashmir earthquake: Thousands of people are killed by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake in parts of Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. | |
| 1982 - Poland bans Solidarity and all trade unions. | |
| 1962 - Algeria joins the United Nations. | |
| 1821 - The government of general José de San Martín establishes the Peruvian Navy. |
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