This is our day guide for Wednesday October 20th 2027 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 20th 2027
Guatemala: Revolution Day
In 1944, university students and military leaders aligned to overthrow the dictator Jorge Ubico
Kenya: Mashujaa Day
October 20th honours all those who contributed towards the struggle for independenceOctober 19th 2027 | Go to Today | October 21st 2027
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| General Information for October 20th 2027 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 293 of 2027 | |
| 72 days left in 2027 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1962 – People's Republic of China launches simultaneous offensives in Ladakh and across the McMahon Line, igniting the Sino-Indian War. | |
| 1952 - Governor Evelyn Baring declares a state of emergency in Kenya and begins arresting hundreds of suspected leaders of the Mau Mau Uprising, including Jomo Kenyatta, the future first President of Kenya. | |
| 1947 – The House Un-American Activities Committee begins its investigation into Communist infiltration of Hollywood, resulting in a blacklist that prevents some from working in the industry for years. | |
| 1904 – Chile and Bolivia sign the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, delimiting the border between the two countries. |
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