Day Guide for Friday August 30th 2019

This is our day guide for Friday August 30th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 242 of 2019.

Holidays on August 30th 2019

East Timor: Popular Consultation Day. Marks the date of the 1999 referendum to decide whether East Timor should have autonomy within Indonesia or become independent
Kazakhstan: Constitution Day. One of the most important holidays in Kazakhstan, it marks the adoption of the second post-soviet constitution

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Nigeria (regional): Islamic New Year (in lieu). Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
Peru: Santa Rosa de Lima. Commemorates Saint Rose of Lima who died on August 24th 1617. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of Peru and the indigenous natives of Latin America
Turkiye: Victory Day. Marks the victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922, a key battle in the War of Independence

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Observances on August 30th 2019

  • United Nations: International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 
  • USA: National Toasted Marshmallow Day
  • USA: Slinky Day
  • USA: National College Colors Day
  • USA: Cherokee National Holiday
  • International: International Cabernet Sauvignon Day
  • International: International Whale Shark Day
  • USA: National Beach Day

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