This is our day guide for Thursday November 9th 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 November 9th 2023
Azerbaijan: Flag Day
The Azerbaijani Democratic Republic adopted the Azerbaijani tricolor as the national flag of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on November 9th 1918.
Cambodia: Independence Day
Cambodia gained independence from France in 1953.
Pakistan: Iqbal Day
Sir Muhammad Iqbal was a prominent Muslim poet and philosopherRegional
Pakistan (regional): Public Holiday
The Punjab government has declared a four-day holiday in specific divisions in response to a severe smog crisis.Regional
Spain (regional): Our Lady of the Almudena
Celebrates the discovery of a lost statue in the Cathedral after occupation by the Moors.Observances on November 9th 2023
United Kingdom: British Pudding Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of British Pudding Day
USA: National Scrapple Day
What's Scrapple? Imagine spam met meatloaf and moved to Pennsylvania and had kids.
USA: World Freedom Day
Commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the end of communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe
International: World Usability Day
Today, events occur around the world that bring together different communities to celebrate how we can make our world easier for all.
International: World Adoption Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Adoption Day.November 8th 2023 | Go to Today | November 10th 2023
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| General Information for November 9th 2023 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 313 of 2023 | |
| 52 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 45 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1985 - Garry Kasparov, 22, of the Soviet Union becomes the youngest World Chess Champion by beating Anatoly Karpov, also of the Soviet Union. | |
| 1937 - Japanese troops take control of Shanghai, China. | |
| 1888 - Mary Jane Kelly is murdered in London, widely believed to be the fifth and final victim of the notorious unidentified serial killer Jack the Ripper. | |
| 1887 - The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. |
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