This is our day guide for Thursday October 3rd 2024 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?
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General Information for October 3rd 2024 | |
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There are 8 public holidays today. | |
Day 277 of 2024 | |
89 days left in 2024 | |
Week 40 of the year | |
On this Day in History | |
1963 - A violent coup in Honduras pre-empts the October 13 election, ends a period of reform, and begins two decades of military rule. | |
1942 - Spaceflight: The first successful launch of a V-2 /A4-rocket from Test Stand VII at Peenemünde, Germany. It is the first man-made object to reach space. | |
1863 - The last Thursday in November is declared as Thanksgiving Day by President Abraham Lincoln as are Thursdays, November 30, 1865 and November 29, 1866. | |
382 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I concludes a peace treaty with the Goths and settles them in the Balkans in exchange for military service. |