This is our day guide for Thursday October 31st 2019 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 31st 2019
International: Reformation Day
Celebrated on October 31st, but moved to the preceding Friday if it falls on a Tuesday, or to the following Friday if it falls on a WednesdayRegional
India (regional): Sardar Patel's Birthday
Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, popularly known as Sardar Patel, was the first Deputy Prime Minister of IndiaNot a Public Holiday
International: Halloween
Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of the Halloween festival.Observances on October 31st 2019
USA: Girl Scout Founder’s Day
Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts was born on this day in 1860.
International: Halloween
Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of the Halloween festival.
USA: National Caramel Apple Day
National Caramel Apple Day is a day to celebrate the delicious and nostalgic combination of juicy apples and sweet, gooey caramel.
USA: National Doorbell Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Doorbell Day
USA: National Knock-Knock Jokes Day
As if there isn't enough Knock-Knock going on at Halloween already, it's also the day to whip out a good Knock-Knock joke.
USA: National Magic Day
National Magic Day commemorates the death of one of the famous magicians of all time - Harry Houdini.
United Nations: World Cities Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Cities Day
India: Indian National Unity Day
The day is the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.October 30th 2019 | Go to Today | November 1st 2019
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| General Information for October 31st 2019 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 304 of 2019 | |
| 61 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 44 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2011 – The global population of humans reaches seven billion. This day is now recognized by the United Nations as Seven Billion Day. | |
| 1984 - Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated by two Sikh security guards. Riots break out in New Delhi and other cities and nearly 10,000 Sikhs are killed. | |
| 1941 – After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore is completed. | |
| 1940 - The Battle of Britain ends, with the UK preventing a German invasion. |
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