Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on October 20
18 holidays and special days are celebrated on October 20 around the world.
- 18observances
- 38events
Holidays and observances
- Christian feast days: Acca of HexhamAcca of Hexham was an early medieval Northumbrian prelate, serving as bishop of Hexham from 709 until 732, and subsequently commemorated as a Christian saint.
- Christian feast days: AderaldAdérald was a Christian saint venerated by the Catholic Church. His feast day is celebrated on 20 October.
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ArtemiusArtemius, also known as Shallita, spelt Shalita or Chalita was a Syrian general of the Roman Empire and dux Aegypti or imperial prefect of Roman Egypt. He is considered a saint by the Catholic and the Orthodox Churches, by the name of Artemius of Antioch, Mar 
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Caprasius of AgenSaint Caprasius of Agen is venerated as a Christian martyr and saint of the fourth century. Relics associated with him were discovered at Agen in south-west France in the fifth century. Local legends dating from the 14th century make him the first bishop of Ag
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Hedwig (in Canada, moved from Oct. 16)Hedwig of Silesia, a member of the Bavarian comital House of Andechs, was Duchess of Silesia from 1201 and of Greater Poland from 1231 as well as High Duchess consort of Poland from 1232 until 1238. She was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1267 by Pope Clem
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Irene of TomarIrene of Tomar was a Christian who was martyred for her faith in Visigothic Portugal. Her parents, wishing to protect her, sent her to a convent school and a private tutor. The only times she left her house was to attend Mass or pray at the sanctuary of Saint 
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Magdalene of NagasakiMagdalene of Nagasaki was a Japanese Christian who served as a translator and catechist for the Augustine Recollect missionaries. She became a tertiary of the Order of Augustinian Recollects.
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Margaret Marie Alacoque (in Canada, moved from Oct. 16)Margaret Mary Alacoque was a French Visitation nun and mystic who promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in its modern form.
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Paul of the Cross (in USA, moved from Oct. 19)Paul of the Cross was an Italian Catholic mystic, and founder of the Passionists.
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Maria Bertilla BoscardinMaria Bertilla Boscardin was an Italian nun and nurse who displayed a pronounced devotion to duty in working with sick children and victims of the air raids of World War I. She was later canonized a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Because of her difficult 
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Mater AdmirabilisMater Admirabilis is a fresco depicting the Virgin Mary, in the monastery of the Trinità dei Monti, in Rome. It was painted in 1844 by a young French artist, Pauline Perdrau, and has been associated with several miracles. October 20 is the feast of Mater Admir
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October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)October 19 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - October 21
Arbor Day (Czech Republic)Arbor Day is a secular day of observance in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees. Today, many countries observe such a holiday. Though usually observed in the spring, the date varies, depending on climate and suitable planting season.- Heroes' Day (Kenya)Heroes' Day or National Heroes' Day may refer to a number of commemorations of national heroes in different countries and territories. It is often held on the birthday, or the death of a national hero or heroine, or the anniversary of their great deeds that ma
- Revolution Day (Guatemala), one of the two Patriotic Days (Guatemala) This is a list of public holidays in Guatemala.
- Vietnamese Women's Day (Vietnam)Public holidays in Vietnam are days when workers get the day off work. Prior to 2007, Vietnamese workers observed 8 days of public holiday a year, among the lowest in the region. On 28 March 2007 the government added the traditional holiday commemorating the m
World Osteoporosis DayWorld Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on 20 October, and launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of bone health, and of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Organized by the Inter- World Statistics DayWorld Statistics Day is an international day to celebrate statistics. Created by the United Nations Statistical Commission, it was first celebrated on 20 October 2010, 20-10-2010. The day is celebrated every five years.
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on October 20?
18 observances are celebrated on October 20 around the world: Christian feast days: Acca of Hexham, Christian feast days: Aderald, Christian feast days: Artemius, Christian feast days: Caprasius of Agen, Christian feast days: Hedwig (in Canada, moved from Oct. 16), Christian feast days: Irene of Tomar. 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 October 20?
38 documented historical events happened on October 20, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Under the terms of the Pragmatic Sanction, Maria Theresa (pictured) ascended the Habsburg throne. On the same day, in another year: British woman Mabel Freer was refused entry to Australia after failing a dictation test given in Italian, leading to a debate over Australia's immigration policy. 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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