This is our day guide for Friday October 18th 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 18th 2024
Not a Public Holiday
Azerbaijan: Independence Day
Adoption of the declaration of independence on October 18th 1991
Myanmar: Full Moon of Thadingyut Holiday Holiday
The Festival of Lights marks the end of the perod of Buddhist lentPublic sector only
USA (regional): Alaska Day
Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867
Zambia: National Prayer Day
Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015October 17th 2024 | Go to Today | October 19th 2024
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| General Information for October 18th 2024 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 292 of 2024 | |
| 74 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1945 – Argentine military officer and politician Juan Perón marries actress Eva "Evita" Duarte. | |
| 1898 – The United States takes possession of Puerto Rico from Spain. | |
| 1648 – Boston Shoemakers form first American labor organization. | |
| 1016 – The Danes defeat the Saxons in the Battle of Assandun. |
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