This is our day guide for Wednesday October 18th 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 18th 2023
Not a Public Holiday
Azerbaijan: Independence Day
Adoption of the declaration of independence on October 18th 1991Regional
India (regional): Kati Bihu
An important Assamese festival to ensure strong growth and healthy crops that begins at the start of the month of Kati.Public sector only
USA (regional): Alaska Day
Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867
Zambia: National Prayer Day
Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015Observances on October 18th 2023
USA: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Croatia: National Necktie Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Necktie Day
USA: National No Beard Day
This is the one day in the year when you should try to have a close shave.
International: World Menopause Day
World Menopause Day is a worldwide awareness call for women who face health issues when approaching, during and beyond the menopause.
Kazakhstan: Spiritual Consent Day
Find out the history and background to the Spiritual Consent Day observed in Kazakhstan.
USA: National Exascale Day
Find out the history and background to National Exascale Day
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
International: World Okapi Day
Learn about the fascinating Okapi, its conservation challenges and how you can contribute to safeguarding this unique species' future.October 17th 2023 | Go to Today | October 19th 2023
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| General Information for October 18th 2023 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 291 of 2023 | |
| 74 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 – The Supreme Council of Azerbaijan adopts a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. | |
| 1967 – The Soviet probe Venera 4 reaches Venus and becomes the first spacecraft to measure the atmosphere of another planet. | |
| 1081 – The Normans defeat the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium. | |
| 1016 – The Danes defeat the Saxons in the Battle of Assandun. |
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