This is our day guide for Wednesday February 5th 2020 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 February 5th 2020
Burundi: Unity Day
A holiday intended to help reconcile ethnic differences between the Tutsi and the Hutu, which has dominated the recent history of this African country.Regional
China (regional): Public Holiday
A public holiday has been declared as part of the efforts to slow the progress of the coronavirus.
Pakistan: Kashmir Solidarity Day
Observed since 1990 as a day of protest against Indian control of part of Kashmir
San Marino: Liberation Day
On February 5th 1740, San Marino was liberated from occupation by the forces of Cardinal Giulio Alberoni.Observances on February 5th 2020
USA: National Shower with a Friend Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shower with a Friend Day
USA: National Weatherperson’s Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Weatherperson’s Day
International: World Read Aloud Day
An opportunity for people all around the globe to celebrate the joy of reading aloud.
International: World Nutella Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Nutella Day.
USA: National Women and Girls in Sports Day
Celebrate the impact of female athletes on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, honoring achievements and advocating for equality.February 4th 2020 | Go to Today | February 6th 2020
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 36 of 2020 | |
| 330 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 06 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2001 - Hannibal, the film adaptation of the sequel to Thomas Harris' novel, The Silence of the Lambs, receives its premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film stars Anthony Hopkins as the serial killer Hannibal Lecter, and Julianne Moore as Clarice Starling. | |
| 1977 - The Ebbelwei-Express, a special tram that runs through Frankfurt/Main, Germany which carries tourists and locals through the city, letting them sightsee and drink Ebbelwei, is opened. | |
| 1936 - The Rivoli Theatre, Broadway, New York City, hosts the premiere of Modern Times, the latest film by Charlie Chaplin. | |
| 1782 - The Spanish defeat British forces and capture the island of Menorca. |
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