This is our day guide for Wednesday August 2nd 2017 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 2nd 2017
Costa Rica: Virgin of Los Angeles Day
The Virgin of Los Angeles is the patron saint of Costa Rica
North Macedonia: Republic Day
Marks the establishment of the Republic in 1944 and the Ilinden Uprising in 1903| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for August 2nd 2017 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 214 of 2017 | |
| 151 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 31 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1998 - The Second Congo War begins. | |
| 1923 - As vice president, Calvin Coolidge becomes the 30th President of the United States after the death of Warren G. Harding | |
| 1918 - The first general strike in Canadian history takes place in Vancouver. | |
| 1777 - The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving following victory over General John Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga in October. |
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