Day Guide for Friday October 6th 2023 What are the holidays on October 6th 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday October 6th 2023 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 6th 2023

China: Chinese National Day Holiday

The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Honduras: Army Day

A day to honour the armed forces of Honduras

Syria: October Liberatory War

Celebrates victory in the October War of 1973 against Israel.

Turkmenistan: Earthquake Memorial Day

A day of remembrance to the victims of the massive and deadly earthquake that took place on this day in 1948.

Observances on October 6th 2023

USA: National German-American Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National German-American Day

USA: National Mad Hatter Day

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USA: National Noodle Day

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USA: National Plus Size Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Plus Size Appreciation Day

USA: National Manufacturing Day

A day to showcase the benefits and potential of modern manufacturing and spur interest in manufacturing careers.

International: World Smile Day

The creator of the smiley face started this holiday to devote one day a year to smiles and kind acts.

USA: National Body Language Day

You don't have to say a word. I can tell by your body that you want to know more about this day.

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General Information for October 6th 2023
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 279 of 2023
86 days left in 2023
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1889 - Thomas Edison shows his first motion picture.
1539 - Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto and his army enter the Apalachee capital of Anhaica (present-day Tallahassee, Florida) by force.
23 - Rebels kill and decapitate the Xin Dynasty emperor Wang Mang two days after the capital Chang'an is sacked during a peasant rebellion.
105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus.