This is our day guide for Tuesday October 24th 2023 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 2023
International: Dassain
Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.
International: Dussehra
The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and RavanaRegional
Oman (regional): Official Holiday
An Official Holiday has been declared due to the adverse weather conditions.Regional
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 1964October 23rd 2023 | Go to Today | October 25th 2023
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| General Information for October 24th 2023 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 297 of 2023 | |
| 68 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 43 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 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. | |
| 1147 – After a siege of 4 months crusader knights led by Afonso Henriques reconquered Lisbon. |
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