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 | |
| 1974 - Yuk Young-soo, First Lady of South Korea, is killed during an apparent assassination attempt upon President, Park Chung-hee. | |
| 1549 - Jesuit priest Francis Xavier comes ashore at Kagoshima (Traditional Japanese date: July 22, 1549). | |
| 1534 - Ignatius of Loyola and six classmates take initial vows, leading to the creation of the Society of Jesus in September 1540. | |
| 1519 - Panama City, Panama, is founded. |
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