Day Guide for Friday October 9th 2020

This is our day guide for Friday October 9th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 283 of 2020.

Holidays on October 9th 2020

Ecuador: Independence of Guayaquil. Guayaquil declared independence from Spain in 1820, a key victory for the Ecuadorian War of Independence

Honduras: Army Day. A day to honour the armed forces of Honduras

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Malaysia (regional): Melaka Governor's Birthday. The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.

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Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday. To allow workers in Ondo to travel to where they are registered to cast their votes in the governorship election.

Saint Barthélemy: Abolition Day. Slavery was finally abolished in all French possessions on May 28th 1848

South Korea: Hangeul Day. Marks the proclamation of the Korean alphabet in 1446. Reinstated as a holiday in 2013

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Spain (regional): Valencian Community Day. Valencia. Anniversary of King James I of Aragons capture of the city from the Moors in 1238

Taiwan: National Day (in lieu). As National Day falls on a Saturday in 2020, the preceding Friday will be a holiday

Uganda: Independence Day. Marks Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962

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Observances on October 9th 2020

USA: National Leif Erikson Day
USA: National Moldy Cheese Day
United Nations: World Post Day
International: World Egg Day

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