Day Guide for Thursday November 19th 2020 What are the holidays on November 19th 2020?

This is our day guide for Thursday November 19th 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 November 19th 2020

Regional

Afghanistan (regional): Public Holiday

A public holiday was declared due to visit of Pakistani Prime Minister IMran Kahn

Belize: Garifuna Settlement Day

Celebrates the settlement of the Garifuna people in Belize after being exiled from the Grenadines

Monaco: H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince's Day

This the National Day of Monaco. It marks the official ascension of Prince Albert II to the throne on 19 November 2005

Oman: National Day Holiday

Second day of public holiday in celebration of Oman National Day.

Puerto Rico: Discovery Day

On November 19th 1493 Columbus landed on Puerto Rico, naming it San Juan Bautista in honor of Saint John the Baptist

Thailand: Public Holiday

Thailand has declared several special public holidays to boost domestic tourism.

Observances on November 19th 2020

USA: Great American Smokeout

Want to stop smoking? The Great American Smokeout is a great day to commit to a healthy, smoke-free live with the support of others.

United Nations: World Philosophy Day 

World Philosophy Day underlines the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought, for each culture and for each individual.

International: International Mens Day

Objectives of International Men's Day include a focus on mens and boys health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models.

USA: National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day

USA: National Play Monopoly Day

Monopoly is one of the world's most popular board games and is available in a bewildering range of editions.

Germany: National Soup Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Soup Day

United Nations: World Toilet Day

On World Toilet, play your part in ensuring no one is left behind without sanitation.

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General Information for November 19th 2020
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 324 of 2020
42 days left in 2020
Week 47 of the year
On this Day in History
1990 - Pop group Milli Vanilli are stripped of their Grammy Award because the duo did not sing at all on the Girl You Know It's True album. Session musicians had provided all the vocals.
1493 - Christopher Columbus goes ashore on an island he first saw the day before. He names it San Juan Bautista (later renamed Puerto Rico).
1096 - People's Crusade: The Turkish army annihilates the People's Army of the West.
636 – The Rashidun Caliphate defeated the Sassanian Empire at the Battle of Qadisiya in Iraq.