Day Guide for Monday August 19th 2019

This is our day guide for Monday August 19th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 231 of 2019.

Holidays on August 19th 2019

Afghanistan: Independence Day. Independence from British imperial control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919
Argentina: San Martin's Day. San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.

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Canada (regional): Discovery Day. Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.
Colombia: Assumption Day (in lieu). The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Hungary: Saint Stephen's Day (bridge day). Public holiday as National Day falls on a Tuesday in 2019. Compensated by Saturday August 10th
Iran: Eid-e-Ghadir. Shias believe that Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin of Prophet Muhammed, was appointed as the religious authority and leader of Islam

Regional

Philippines (regional): Birthday of Manuel L Quezon. Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora

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Observances on August 19th 2019

  • Vietnam: August Revolution Commemoration Day
  • International: International Orangutan Day
  • USA: National Aviation Day
  • United Kingdom: National Potato Day
  • USA: National Soft Ice Cream Day
  • Ukraine: Saviour of the Apple Feast Day
  • United Nations: World Humanitarian Day 
  • International: World Photography Day
  • International: World Photography Day

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