This is our day guide for Saturday October 9th 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 9th 2021
Ecuador: Independence of Guayaquil
Guayaquil declared independence from Spain in 1820, a key victory for the Ecuadorian War of IndependenceRegional
Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak
The birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a regional public holiday in Malaysia on the second Saturday in October.
Saint Barthélemy: Abolition Day
Slavery was finally abolished in all French possessions on May 28th 1848
South Korea: Hangeul Day
Marks the proclamation of the Korean alphabet in 1446. Reinstated as a holiday in 2013Not a Public Holiday
Spain (regional): Valencian Community Day
Valencia. Anniversary of King James I of Aragons capture of the city from the Moors in 1238
Uganda: Independence Day
Marks Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962October 8th 2021 | Go to Today | October 10th 2021
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| General Information for October 9th 2021 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 282 of 2021 | |
| 83 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1967 - Che Guevara, the Argentine revolutionary and guerilla leader, is executed. | |
| 1558 - Mérida is founded in Venezuela. | |
| 1238 - James I of Aragon conquers Valencia and founds the Kingdom of Valencia. | |
| 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. |
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