This is our day guide for Friday October 9th 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 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 HondurasRegional
Malaysia (regional): Melaka Governor's Birthday
The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.Regional
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 2013Regional
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 1962Observances on October 9th 2020
USA: National Leif Erikson Day
Leif Eriksson was the first known European to have set foot on continental North America, 500 years before Christopher Columbus.
USA: National Moldy Cheese Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Moldy Cheese Day
United Nations: World Post Day
Celebrated on 9 October every year to raise awareness among people about the role of the postal sector for people and businesses every day.
International: World Egg Day
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| General Information for October 9th 2020 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 283 of 2020 | |
| 83 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 41 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1986 - The musical The Phantom of the Opera receives its first performance at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. | |
| 1962 - Uganda becomes an independent Commonwealth realm. | |
| 1820 - Guayaquil declares independence from Spain. | |
| 1238 - James I of Aragon conquers Valencia and founds the Kingdom of Valencia. |
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