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November
Holidays and observances on November 20
24 holidays and special days are celebrated on November 20 around the world.
- 24observances
- 49events
Holidays and observances
- 20-N (Spain)20-N is a symbolic abbreviation used to denote the date of death of two far-right figures in 20th-century Spanish history. The first date, 20 November 1936, near the end of the first year of the Spanish Civil War, marks the execution in Alicante of 33-year-old
- Africa Industrialization Day (international) Lists of holidays by various categorizations.
Black Awareness Day (Brazil)In Brazil, the National Day of Zumbi and Black Consciousness, also known simply as Black Consciousness Day is observed every year on 20 November. Conceived in 1971 by poet and activist Oliveira Silveira and the Porto Alegre–based Grupo Palmares, the date was i
Children's Day (World Children's Day)Children's Day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honour of children, whose date of observance varies by country.
In 1925, International Children's Day was first proclaimed in Geneva during the World Conference on Child Welfare. Since 1950, it is - Christian feast day: AgapiusAgapius was a Christian martyr killed at Caesarea in AD 306. He is recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church. His martyrdom is recorded by Eusebius of Caesarea in his work The Martyrs of Palestine.
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Ambrose TraversariAmbrogio Traversari, also referred to as Ambrose of Camaldoli, was an Italian monk and theologian who was a prime supporter of the papal cause in the 15th century. He is honored as a saint by the Camaldolese Order.- Christian feast day: Ampelus and CaiusSaint Ampelus is a martyr venerated by the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches on November 20. He was killed by Romans with his companion, Gaius, during the reign of Diocletian.
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Blessed Anacleto González Flores, José Sánchez del Río, and companions (Martyrs of Cristero War)Beatification is an act by which the Catholic Church formally recognizes that a deceased member of the faithful is believed to have entered Heaven and is capable of interceding on behalf of individuals who pray in their name, permitting a restricted, local for
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Bernward of HildesheimBernward was the thirteenth Bishop of Hildesheim from 993 until his death in 1022.
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Dasius of DurostorumDasius of Durostorum is a Christian martyr of the early 4th century AD.
He was a Roman soldier of Legio XI Claudiana at Durostorum, Moesia Inferior who was beheaded in the early 4th century after his refusal to take the part of "king" in the local Saturnalia 
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Edmund the MartyrEdmund the Martyr was king of East Anglia from about 855 until his death.- Christian feast day: Felec (or Felix) of CornwallFelec or Felix was an obscure 5th- or 6th-century British saint active in Cornwall. The church of St Felicitas and St Piala's Church, Phillack near Hayle is dedicated to Saint Felec. Later generations mistook him for the female Saint Felicity of Rome.
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Gregory of DekapolisSaint Gregory of Dekapolis or Gregory Dekapolites was a 9th-century Byzantine monk, notable for his miracle-working and his travels across the Byzantine world. He is known as "the New Miracle-Worker", and his feast day in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman 
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Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska (Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church)Josaphata was a Ukrainian Greek Catholic religious sister in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. She was the first member and co-founder of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate.
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Solutor, Octavius, and AdventorSolutor, along with Octavius and Adventor, is the patron saint of Turin.
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Theonestus of VercelliTheonestus of Vercelli is venerated as a martyr and saint by the Catholic Church. Theonestus may have been a member of the early Christian community in Vercelli, living in an era earlier than that of Eusebius of Vercelli. Theonestus may have been a martyr, who
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November 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)November 19 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - November 21
Earliest day on which the Feast of Christ the King can fall, while November 26 is the latest; celebrated on the last Sunday before Advent. (Roman Catholic Church)The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, commonly referred to as the Feast of Christ the King, Christ the King Sunday or Reign of Christ Sunday, is a feast in the liturgical year which emphasises the true kingship of Christ. The Catholic, 
National Sovereignty Day (Argentina)The National Sovereignty Day is a national public holiday of Argentina, celebrated during November 20. It commemorates the Battle of Vuelta de Obligado, which took place on 20 November 1845 during the Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata. Argentine Con
Day of the Mexican Revolution (Mexico)Mexican Revolution Day is an official government holiday, celebrated annually in Mexico on November 20, marking the start of what became the Mexican Revolution.
Royal Thai Navy Day (Thailand)The Royal Thai Navy is the naval warfare force of Thailand. Established in 1906, it was modernised by the Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartiwongse (1880–1923) who is known as the father of the Royal Navy. It has a structure that includes the naval fleet, Royal Tha
Saint Verhaegen (Brussels)Saint Verhaegen, commonly shortened to Saint-V, Sint-V, or St V, is an annual student celebration held on 20 November in Brussels, Belgium, to mark the founding of the Free University of Brussels in 1834. The name is a reference to Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen, t
Teachers' Day or Ngày nhà giáo Việt Nam (Vietnam)
Teachers' Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers. It may include celebrations to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community tone in education. This is one of the most celebrated days and the primary
Transgender Day of Remembrance (LGBTQ community)The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, has been observed annually from its inception on November 20, 1999, to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia. The day was f
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on November 20?
24 observances are celebrated on November 20 around the world: 20-N (Spain), Africa Industrialization Day (international), Black Awareness Day (Brazil), Children's Day (World Children's Day), Christian feast day: Agapius, Christian feast day: Ambrose Traversari. The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on November 20?
49 documented historical events happened on November 20, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: War of Jenkins' Ear: A British naval force arrived at the settlement of Portobello in the Spanish Main, capturing it the next day. On the same day, in another year: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Fort Lee saw the invasion of New Jersey by British and Hessian forces and the subsequent general retreat of the Continental Army. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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