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.November 18th 2020 | Go to Today | November 20th 2020
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| General Information for November 19th 2020 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1998 – Vincent van Gogh's Portrait of the Artist Without Beard sells at auction for US$71.5 million. | |
| 1942 – Mutesa II is crowned the 35th and last Kabaka (king) of Buganda. | |
| 1863 - US President Abraham Lincoln delivers the The Gettysburg Address. | |
| 1493 - Christopher Columbus goes ashore on an island he first saw the day before. He names it San Juan Bautista (later renamed Puerto Rico). |
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