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 | |
| 1975 - Bangladesh's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is killed along with most members of his family during a military coup. | |
| 1960 - Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) becomes independent from France. | |
| 1540 - Arequipa, Peru, is founded. | |
| 1517 - Seven Portuguese armed vessels led by Fernão Pires de Andrade meet Chinese officials at the Pearl River estuary. |
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