This is our day guide for Wednesday October 20th 2021 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 20th 2021
International: Maulud Nabi
Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
Guatemala: Revolution Day
In 1944, university students and military leaders aligned to overthrow the dictator Jorge UbicoRegional
India (regional): Lakshmi Puja
The most important day to worship Goddess Lakshmi falls on the full moon day in lunar month AshwinRegional
India (regional): Maharishi Valmiki Birthday
Valmiki is celebrated as the harbinger-poet in Sanskrit literature. He lived in the first millennium BCERegional
India (regional): Kumar Purnima
An important festival in Odisha where young women perform religious rites to seek ideal life partners and a bright future.
Kenya: Mashujaa Day
October 20th honours all those who contributed towards the struggle for independence
Myanmar: Full Moon of Thadingyut Holiday Holiday
The Festival of Lights marks the end of the perod of Buddhist lent
Sri Lanka: Vap Full Moon Poya
Marks Buddha's preaching of Abhidamma to the gods in Tavatimsa and the end of the Buddhist period of fastingObservances on October 20th 2021
USA: BRA Day USA
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day
USA: Hagfish Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hagfish Day
USA: Medical Assistants Recognition Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Medical Assistants Recognition Day
USA: Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce
USA: National Brandied Fruit Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Brandied Fruit Day
International: World Osteoporosis Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Osteoporosis Day.
International: International Sloth Day
Take it slow and celebrate International Sloth Day by learning about these fascinating creatures and supporting conservation efforts to protect their habitats.
International: International Chefs Day
Celebrate International Chefs Day and discover the artistry, innovation, and role of chefs in promoting healthy eating and inspiring future generations.October 19th 2021 | Go to Today | October 21st 2021
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| General Information for October 20th 2021 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 293 of 2021 | |
| 72 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1970 - Siad Barre declares Somalia a socialist state. | |
| 1962 – People's Republic of China launches simultaneous offensives in Ladakh and across the McMahon Line, igniting the Sino-Indian War. | |
| 1952 - Governor Evelyn Baring declares a state of emergency in Kenya and begins arresting hundreds of suspected leaders of the Mau Mau Uprising, including Jomo Kenyatta, the future first President of Kenya. | |
| 1904 – Chile and Bolivia sign the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, delimiting the border between the two countries. |
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