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Revolution Day: October 20

Revolution Day is a public holiday in Guatemala.

This public holiday commemorates the almost bloodless democratic revolution of 1944 when discontented university and military leaders overthrew the military dictator Jorge Ubico y Castaneda.
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Kenyatta Day: October 20

Kenyatta Day is a public holiday in Kenya.

During this day Kenyans celebrate the memory of Jomo Kenyatta, considered the founding father of the nation of Kenya, as well as all the freedom fighters of their country. He was a visionary leader, brave and intelligent man who led Kenyans through their fights against British colonialist. These efforts led to a free and independent Kenya.
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Birth of the Báb: October 20

Birth of the Báb is a religious observance for the Bahá’í followers.

On October 20th, Bahá’ís around the world celebrate the Birth of the Báb, one of eleven Holy Days in the Bahá’í calendar. There are 6 million Bahá’ís in the world, in 235 countries. Báb, which literally translates as ‘the gate’, was a prophet and forerunner of the Bahá’í revelation.

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