This is our day guide for Thursday August 4th 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 August 4th 2016
Regional
Brazil (regional): Public Holiday
Rio de Janeiro only. For Olympic torch relay
El Salvador: Fiestas Patronales Holiday
The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the country| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for August 4th 2016 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 217 of 2016 | |
| 149 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 31 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1984 - The Republic of Upper Volta changes its name to Burkina Faso. | |
| 1936 - Prime Minister of Greece Ioannis Metaxas suspends parliament and the Constitution and establishes the 4th of August Regime. | |
| 1693 - Date traditionally ascribed to Dom Perignon's invention of Champagne, although he actually did not have anything to do with sparkling wine. | |
| 1578 - Battle of Al Kasr al Kebir - the Moroccans defeat the Portuguese. King Sebastian of Portugal is killed in the battle, leaving his elderly uncle, Cardinal Henry, as his heir. This initiates a succession crisis in Portugal. |
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