Day Guide for Friday August 2nd 2019 What are the holidays on August 2nd 2019?

This is our day guide for Friday August 2nd 2019 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 2nd 2019

Bermuda: Somers Day

Admiral Sir George Somers was the founder of the English colony of Bermuda, which were also known as the Somers Isles

Costa Rica: Virgin of Los Angeles Day

The Virgin of Los Angeles is the patron saint of Costa Rica

North Macedonia: Republic Day

Marks the establishment of the Republic in 1944 and the Ilinden Uprising in 1903

Rwanda: Umuganura Day

A Thanksgiving festival to mark the start of the harvest and one of the key celebrations in Rwanda

Observances on August 2nd 2019

USA: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

United Kingdom: International Beer Day

All hail the Ale! Cheers to the beer!

USA: National Coloring Book Day

Add some color to your life with this fun and therapeutic pastime.

USA: Harriet Quimby Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harriet Quimby Day.

Russia: Paratroopers' Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Paratroopers' Day.

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General Information for August 2nd 2019
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 214 of 2019
151 days left in 2019
Week 31 of the year
On this Day in History
1937 - The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 is passed in America, the effect of which is to render marijuana and all its by-products illegal.
1918 - The first general strike in Canadian history takes place in Vancouver.
1777 - The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving following victory over General John Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga in October.
338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Battle of Chaeronea, securing Macedonian hegemony in Greece and the Aegean.