This is our day guide for Tuesday August 7th 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 7th 2018
Antigua and Barbuda: Carnival Tuesday
Second day of public holidays for the Carnival in Antigua and Barbuda
Colombia: Battle of Boyacá
The 1819 battle in which Colombia acquired its definitive independence from Spanish Monarchy
Ivory Coast: Independence Day
Celebrates Côte d'Ivoire's independence from France on August 7th 1960
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Culturama Day
Similar to other carnivals in the Caribbean, Culturama highlights the cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and NevisAugust 6th 2018 | Go to Today | August 8th 2018
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| General Information for August 7th 2018 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 219 of 2018 | |
| 146 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1942 - World War II: the Battle of Guadalcanal begins - United States Marines initiate the first American offensive of the war with landings on Guadalcanal and Tulagi in the Solomon Islands. | |
| 1819 - Simón Bolívar triumphs over Spain in the Battle of Boyacá. | |
| 461 - Roman Emperor Majorian is beheaded near the river Iria in north-west Italy following his arrest and deposition by the magister militum Ricimer. | |
| 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon. |
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