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Everything October 24, 2026 celebrates
8 national, international, and world observances are on the calendar for Saturday, October 24, 2026.
| # | Observance | Category | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | United Nations DayLead | Celebration | |
| 02 | Make a Difference Day | Celebration | |
| 03 | National Bologna Day | Celebration | |
| 04 | National Food Day | Celebration | |
| 05 | World Kangaroo Day | Celebration |
| 06 | World Polio Day | Celebration | |
| 07 | Take Back Your Time Day | Celebration | |
| 08 | Wear it Pink Day | Celebration |
Born on October 24
Historic figures
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek1632–1723Dutch biologist and microbiologist
- Wilhelm Eduard Weber1804–1891German physicist and academic
- Pierre-Gilles de Gennes1932–2007French physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate
- Rafael Trujillo1891–1961Dominican soldier and politician
Celebrities & public figures
- Wayne Rooneyb. 1985English footballer
- Drakeb. 1986Canadian rapper and actor
- PewDiePieb. 1989Swedish YouTuber
- Kevin Klineb. 1947American actor and singer
Birth dates from Wikidata; names link to Wikipedia.
Today Celebrates tracks daily national, international and world observances all year. This page is a permanent record of October 24, 2026.
For what falls on October 24 in any year, see October 24 holidays and observances.
For every date on record in 2026, see 2026 holidays and observances.