This is our day guide for Thursday October 24th 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 24th 2024
Israel: Simchat Torah
Marks the end of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle.Regional
Pakistan (regional): Founding Day
Commemorates the establishment of the AJK state on this day in 1947.
Zambia: Independence Day
Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964Observances on October 24th 2024
USA: National Bologna Day
The holiday is a load of baloney! Literally.
United Nations: United Nations Day
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.
United Nations: World Development Information Day
Improving the dissemination of information leads to a greater awareness of the problems of development,
United Kingdom: World Tripe Day
This day is about using all parts of the animals we eat and reducing waste and perfectly good sources of food.
Germany: Day of the Libraries
No matter where you are in the world, libraries play an important part in our communities.
International: International Day Against Climate Change
International Day of Climate Action is a worldwide movement initiated by young people concerned about climate change and global injustice.
International: World Kangaroo Day
Celebrate the unique beauty of Australia's wildlife on World Kangaroo Day and join the movement to protect these iconic marsupials.October 23rd 2024 | Go to Today | October 25th 2024
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| General Information for October 24th 2024 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 298 of 2024 | |
| 68 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 43 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1946 – A camera on board the V-2 No. 13 rocket takes the first photograph of earth from outer space. | |
| 1857 - Sheffield FC becomes the world's first football club, in Sheffield, England. | |
| 1648 – The Peace of Westphalia is signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War. | |
| 1260 – Saif ad-Din Qutuz, Mamluk sultan of Egypt, is assassinated by Baibars, who seizes power for himself. |
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