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 | |
| 1937 - The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 is passed in America, the effect of which is to render marijuana and all its by-products illegal. | |
| 1922 - A typhoon hits Shantou, Republic of China killing more than 50,000 people. | |
| 1830 - Charles X of France abdicates the throne in favor of his grandson Henri. | |
| 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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