Tuesday, October 20, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Every year on October 20
Name day
Today's name day is:
AdelineAstrological sign: Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Festivals and international days on October 20:
- World Statistics Day
See also: October 19 - October 21 - All days of 2026
Ongoing events: Sport, culture, festivities...
October 17-25: World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Rotterdam (Netherlands)
It happened on October 20
October 20, 1944: The Americans land in the Philippines to liberate them. Troops of the 6th Army land at Leyte, followed by General MacArthur.
October 20, 1962: China goes to war against India to reclaim Himalayan territories.
October 20, 2011: ETA announces the definitive end of its armed activity. The Basque separatist organization, founded in 1959, killed more than 820 people, wounded hundreds, and carried out numerous kidnappings and extortions.