This is our day guide for Tuesday August 21st 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 21st 2018
International: Eid Al Adha
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
Morocco: Youth Day
Youth Day is celebrated on the birthday of the reigning monarch, Mohammed VI
Philippines: Ninoy Aquino Day
The holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. on 21 August 1983Go to Today | August 22nd 2018
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| General Information for August 21st 2018 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 233 of 2018 | |
| 132 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 - Latvia declares renewal of its full independence after the occupation of Soviet Union. | |
| 1983 - The world's lowest temperature in an inhabited location is recorded at Vostok Station, Antarctica at −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F). | |
| 1914 - The Crown council of Romania decides for the country to remain neutral in World War I. | |
| 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar and co-ruler. |
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