This is our day guide for Wednesday August 5th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on August 5th 2015
Croatia: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
The full title of the holiday is 'Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders'Regional
El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday
Festivities are held in honour of the Divine Saviour of the World in San Salvador| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for August 5th 2015 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 217 of 2015 | |
| 148 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1914 - In Cleveland, Ohio, the first electric traffic light is installed. | |
| 1901 - Peter O'Connor sets the first IAAF recognised long jump world record of 24 ft 11.75 in (7.6137 m) The record will stand for 20 years. | |
| 910 - The last major Danish army to raid England is defeated at the Battle of Tettenhall by the allied forces of Mercia and Wessex, led by King Edward the Elder and Earl Aethelred of Mercia. |
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