October 20

National Day on Writing

October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years). 72 days remain until the end of the year.

"Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success."

Joyce Brothers

Born today

• Joyce Brothers, 1927, American psychologist, television personality, and author

Observances

• Arbor Day (Czech Republic)

• Heroes' Day (Kenya)

• Revolution Day (Guatemala), one of the two Patriotic Days (Guatemala)

• Vietnamese Women's Day (Vietnam)

• World Osteoporosis Day

• World Statistics Day

• Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day (US)

• Suspender’s Day (US)

• National Day on Writing (US)

• World Osteoporosis Day

• World Toy Camera Day