This is our day guide for Saturday October 21st 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 21st 2023
Burundi: President Ndadaye's Day
Marks the assassination of a Burundian intellectual and politician in 1993
Estonia: Ethnicity day
day dedicated to the Estonian unique language and cultural identityRegional
India (regional): Maha Saptami
Assam, Odisha, West Bengal. On the seventh day of Durga Puja, the goddess started her battle against Mahishasura.Regional
India (regional): Durga Ashtami
Durgastami or Mahastami is the eighth day of the Durga Puja festival
Nepal: Phulpati
A major celebration that takes place on the seventh day of Bada Dashain festival, also called Saptami.Observances on October 21st 2023
United Kingdom: Apple Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Apple Day
International: Back to the Future Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Back to the Future Day
USA: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day is a day to celebrate the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and pumpkin spice.
USA: National Reptile Awareness Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Reptile Awareness Day
USA: National Sweetest Day
Be sweet on Sweetest Day and hand out out candy to honor this nearly 100 year old holiday.
International: World Energy Saving Day
World Energy Saving Day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of reducing energy consumption and using renewable sources to protect the environment and climate.October 20th 2023 | Go to Today | October 22nd 2023
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| General Information for October 21st 2023 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 294 of 2023 | |
| 71 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1945 - Women's suffrage: Women are allowed to vote in France for the first time. | |
| 1940 – The first edition of the Ernest Hemingway novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is published. | |
| 1520 - Ferdinand Magellan discovers a strait now known as Strait of Magellan. | |
| 1097 - First Crusade: Crusaders led by Godfrey of Bouillon, Bohemund of Taranto, and Raymond IV of Toulouse, begin the Siege of Antioch. |
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