This is our day guide for Friday August 28th 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 28th 2015
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India (regional): Thiruvonam
Thiruvonam is the second public holiday and principal day of Onam, a major Hindu harvest festival in Kerala.Go to Today | August 29th 2015
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| General Information for August 28th 2015 | |
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| There are 1 public holidays today. | |
| Day 240 of 2015 | |
| 125 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1849 - After a month-long siege, Venice, which had declared itself independent as the Republic of San Marco, surrenders to Austria. | |
| 1833 - The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 receives Royal Assent, abolishing slavery through most the British Empire. | |
| 1619 - Ferdinand II is elected emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. | |
| 1189 - Third Crusade: the Crusaders begin the Siege of Acre under Guy of Lusignan |
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