This is our day guide for Thursday August 6th 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 6th 2015
Bolivia: Independence Day
This is Bolivia's National day. It commemorates independence from Spain in 1825Public sector only
Egypt: Egypt Public Holiday
Holiday for Government and banks due to new Suez Canal inauguration
El Salvador: Fiesta de San Salvador
The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration
Jamaica: Independence Day
Jamaican independence was granted on August 6th 1962 and each year the date is dedicated to the remembrance of Jamaican history| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for August 6th 2015 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 218 of 2015 | |
| 147 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1962 - Jamaica becomes independent from the United Kingdom. | |
| 1940 - Estonia was illegally annexed by the Soviet Union. | |
| 1914 - World War I: Serbia declares war on Germany; Austria declares war on Russia. | |
| 1506 - The Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeated the Crimean Khanate in the Battle of Kletsk |
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