This is our day guide for Sunday August 5th 2018 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 5th 2018
Burkina Faso: Independence Day
Marks independence from French rule on August 5th 1960
Croatia: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
The full title of the holiday is 'Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders'Regional
El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday
Festivities are held in honour of the Divine Saviour of the World in San SalvadorAugust 4th 2018 | Go to Today | August 6th 2018
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| General Information for August 5th 2018 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 217 of 2018 | |
| 148 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 31 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1995 - Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, a significant Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day. | |
| 1974 - Vietnam War: The U.S. Congress places a $1 billion limit on military aid to South Vietnam. | |
| 1962 - Apartheid in South Africa: Nelson Mandela is jailed. He would not be released until 1990. | |
| 1958 - Herbert Hoover eclipses John Adams as having the longest retirement of any former U.S President. Hoover would live another ten years, his record 35-year retirement still holding the record as of 2013. |
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