This is our day guide for Wednesday November 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?
Holidays on November 20th 2024
Brazil: Black Awareness Day
Zumbi dos Palmares was a warlord in the independent kingdom of Palmares. This kingdom had been founded in the seventeenth century by slaves insurgents in the north-eastern Brazil. This day celebrates the first liberation of slaves.Regional
Germany (regional): Repentance Day
Saxony. Protestant churches celebrate a Day of Repentance and Prayer on the Wednesday before November 23Regional
India (regional): Public Holiday
To allow citizens of Maharashtra to vote in the state-wide assembly polls.
Oman: National Day
Marks Oman's independence from Portugal in 1650, making it the oldest independent state in the Arab world.Observances on November 20th 2024
United Nations: Africa Industrialization Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Africa Industrialization Day
USA: National Absurdity Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Absurdity Day
USA: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day is a day to celebrate the sweet and nutty goodness of this classic American dessert.
United Nations: Universal Childrens Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Universal Childrens Day
United Kingdom: St Edmund's Day
The brave King Edmund was killed by Danish invaders on November 20th 869 after refusing to denounce his Christianity.
USA: National Educational Support Professionals Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Educational Support Professionals Day
United Kingdom: Zinfandel Day
Zinfandel is a black-skinned wine grape, grown in over 10% of California vineyards.November 19th 2024 | Go to Today | November 21st 2024
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| General Information for November 20th 2024 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 325 of 2024 | |
| 41 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 47 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1992 – In England, a fire breaks out in Windsor Castle, badly damaging the castle and causing over £50 million worth of damage. | |
| 1985 - Microsoft Windows 1.0 is released. | |
| 1917 – Ukraine is declared a republic. | |
| 1407 – A truce between John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy and Louis of Valois, Duke of Orléans is agreed upon under the auspices of John, Duke of Berry. Orléans would be assassinated three days later by Burgundy. |
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