This is our day guide for Wednesday July 20th 2016 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 July 20th 2016
Colombia: Declaration of Independence
Key events related to Colombia's independence from Spain occurred on July 20th 1810Public sector only
Iraq: Public Holiday
The Iraqi government has announced a two-day mandatory official holiday beginning on Wednesday due to a heatwave
Lao: Women's Union Establishment Day
The Lao Women's Union was established on July 20th 1955 to promote the role of women under the National ConstitutionPublic sector only
Thailand: Buddhist Lent
Marks the start of the three month period when Monks have to stay in the one place| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for July 20th 2016 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 202 of 2016 | |
| 164 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 29 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1969 - Armstrong and Aldrin land on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Richard Nixon is President of the United States at the time of the landing. | |
| 1960 - The Polaris missile is successfully launched from a submarine, the USS George Washington, for the first time. | |
| 1631 - The Sack of Baltimore takes place. | |
| 356 BC - Alexander the Great, the Macedonian-Greek king and military leader, is born (d. 323 BC). |
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