Day Guide for Friday August 12th 2016 What are the holidays on August 12th 2016?

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?

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General Information for August 12th 2016
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.