This is our day guide for Monday August 21st 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 21st 2017
Argentina: San Martin's Day
San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.Regional
Canada (regional): Discovery Day
Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.
Colombia: Assumption Day (in lieu)
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Morocco: Youth Day
Youth Day is celebrated on the birthday of the reigning monarch, Mohammed VIRegional
Nigeria (regional): Nigeria Public Holiday
A public holiday in Nigeria or in a Nigerian state has been declared on this day
Philippines: Ninoy Aquino Day
The holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. on 21 August 1983Go to Today | August 22nd 2017
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| General Information for August 21st 2017 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 233 of 2017 | |
| 132 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - The start of the four day long Libyan–Egyptian War. | |
| 1914 - The Crown council of Romania decides for the country to remain neutral in World War I. | |
| 1831 - Inauguration of Leopold I of Belgium, first king of the Belgians. | |
| 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar and co-ruler. |
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