This is our day guide for Sunday October 24th 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 24th 2021
Iran: Birthday of Muhammad and Imam Sadegh
Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendarRegional
Pakistan (regional): Founding Day
Commemorates the establishment of the AJK state on this day in 1947.
Zambia: Independence Day
Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964Observances on October 24th 2021
USA: National Bologna Day
The holiday is a load of baloney! Literally.
United Nations: United Nations Day
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.
United Nations: World Development Information Day
Improving the dissemination of information leads to a greater awareness of the problems of development,
United Kingdom: World Tripe Day
This day is about using all parts of the animals we eat and reducing waste and perfectly good sources of food.
USA: National Mother-in-Law Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mother-in-Law Day
Germany: Day of the Libraries
No matter where you are in the world, libraries play an important part in our communities.
International: International Day Against Climate Change
International Day of Climate Action is a worldwide movement initiated by young people concerned about climate change and global injustice.
International: World Kangaroo Day
Celebrate the unique beauty of Australia's wildlife on World Kangaroo Day and join the movement to protect these iconic marsupials.October 23rd 2021 | Go to Today | October 25th 2021
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| General Information for October 24th 2021 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 297 of 2021 | |
| 68 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1995 - A total solar eclipse is visible from Iran, India, Thailand, and other parts of South-east Asia. | |
| 1973 - Yom Kippur War ends. | |
| 1861 – The First Transcontinental Telegraph line across the United States is completed, spelling the end for the 18-month-old Pony Express. | |
| 1795 - Partitions of Poland: The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth is completely divided among Austria, Prussia, and Russia. |
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