This is our day guide for Tuesday August 15th 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 15th 2017
International: Assumption Day
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Bangladesh: National Mourning Day
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family were killed by the Army in 1975
Costa Rica: Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Costa Rica is a public holiday on the Feast of the Assumption.
India: Independence Day
On the 15th of August 1947, India became completely independent from British ruleRegional
India (regional): Janmashtami
The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita
Italy: Ferragosto
Ferragosto is a popular summer holiday in Italy that marks the Feast of the Assumption but has its roots in Ancient Rome
Liechtenstein: National Day
Commemorates the birthday of Prince Franz Josef II as well as the Feast of the Assumption
South Korea: Liberation Day
Marks the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945 after the end of the second World War.
Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day
A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.Go to Today | August 16th 2017
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| General Information for August 15th 2017 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 227 of 2017 | |
| 138 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1973 - Vietnam War: The United States bombing of Cambodia ends. | |
| 1969 - Woodstock rock and roll concert opens. | |
| 1309 - The city of Rhodes surrenders to the forces of the Knights of St. John, completing their conquest of Rhodes. The knights establish their headquarters on the island and rename themselves the Knights of Rhodes. | |
| 1040 - King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland. |
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