This is our day guide for Monday October 21st 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?
Holidays on October 21st 2024
British Virgin Islands: Heroes and Foreparents Day
This public holiday replaces St. Ursula's Day, It recognises the outstanding contributions of Virgin Islanders, in shaping their unique history and identity.
Burundi: President Ndadaye's Day
Marks the assassination of a Burundian intellectual and politician in 1993
Jamaica: National Heroes' Day
Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history.
Kenya: Mashujaa Day (in lieu)
October 20th honours all those who contributed towards the struggle for independenceNot a Public Holiday
Serbia: Remembrance Day
National World War II Victims Remembrance DayObservances on October 21st 2024
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 Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
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.
United Kingdom: National Honey Day
Celebrate national honey day by savoring local honey, supporting ethical beekeepers, and learning about the importance of authenticity in every jar.October 20th 2024 | Go to Today | October 22nd 2024
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| General Information for October 21st 2024 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 295 of 2024 | |
| 71 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 43 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1983 – The metre is defined at the seventeenth General Conference on Weights and Measures as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. | |
| 1969 – A coup d'état in Somalia brings Siad Barre to power and establishes a socialist republic in Somalia. | |
| 1945 - Women's suffrage: Women are allowed to vote in France for the first time. | |
| 1520 – João Álvares Fagundes discovers the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, bestowing them their original name of "Islands of the 11,000 Virgins". |
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