This is our day guide for Friday August 12th 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 12th 2016
Thailand: H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday
This holiday marks the birthday of the late queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.Not a Public Holiday
Thailand: Mother's Day
In 1976, the custom of Mother's Day was changed to August 12th to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen SirikitGo to Today | August 13th 2016
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| General Information for August 12th 2016 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 225 of 2016 | |
| 141 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1914 - World War I: The United Kingdom declares war on Austria-Hungary; the countries of the British Empire follow suit. | |
| 1806 - Santiago de Liniers, 1st Count of Buenos Aires re-takes the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina after the first British invasion. | |
| 1499 - First engagement of the Battle of Zonchio between Venetian and Ottoman fleets. | |
| 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid forces led by Al-Afdal Shahanshah. This is considered the last engagement of the First Crusade. |
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