This is our day guide for Sunday October 13th 2024 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 13th 2024
International: Vijay Dashami
The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana
International: Durga Puja
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.
American Samoa: White Sunday
A religious day dedicated to the children of American Samoa
Burundi: Prince Louis Rwagasore Day
Marks the assassination in 1961 of a Burundi nationalist and prime ministerRegional
India (regional): Janmostav of Srimatna Sankardev
Birthday of Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th–16th century Assamese polymath
Thailand: The Passing of King Bhumibol
In remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX who died on October 13th 2016.October 12th 2024 | Go to Today | October 14th 2024
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| General Information for October 13th 2024 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 287 of 2024 | |
| 79 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 41 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1970 - Fiji joins the United Nations. | |
| 1923 - Ankara replaces Istanbul as the capital of Turkey. | |
| 1792 - In Washington, D.C., the cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (known as the White House since 1818) is laid. | |
| 54 - Roman Emperor Claudius is poisoned to death under mysterious circumstances. His 17-year-old stepson Nero succeeds him to the Roman throne. |
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