This is our day guide for Sunday October 20th 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 20th 2024 | |
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There are 3 public holidays today. | |
Day 294 of 2024 | |
72 days left in 2024 | |
Week 42 of the year | |
On this Day in History | |
1968 - Former US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy marries Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis. | |
1952 - Governor Evelyn Baring declares a state of emergency in Kenya and begins arresting hundreds of suspected leaders of the Mau Mau Uprising, including Jomo Kenyatta, the future first President of Kenya. | |
1947 – United States of America and Islamic Republic of Pakistan establish diplomatic relations for the first time. | |
1803 – The United States Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase. |