Day Guide for Saturday August 3rd 2019 What are the holidays on August 3rd 2019?

This is our day guide for Saturday August 3rd 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 3rd 2019

Guinea-Bissau: Pidjiguiti Day

Anniversary of the Pindjiguiti massacre in 1959, when the Portuguese colonial police repressed a protest of Bissau-Guinean workers, causing the death of at least 50 people.

Niger: Independence Day

Commemoration of Niger's independence from France on August 3rd 1960

Observances on August 3rd 2019

USA: National Grab Some Nuts Day

Grabbing a handful of nuts is a tasty treat and a healthy one!

USA: National Watermelon Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Watermelon Day

USA: Mead Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mead Day

USA: National Mustard Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mustard Day

Venezuela: Flag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Venezuelan Flag Day.

Canada: Food Day Canada

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Food Day Canada.

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General Information for August 3rd 2019
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 215 of 2019
150 days left in 2019
Week 31 of the year
On this Day in History
1946 - Santa Claus Land, the world's first themed amusement park, opens in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States.
1936 - Jesse Owens wins the 100 meter dash, defeating Ralph Metcalfe, at the Berlin Olympics.
1852 - Harvard University wins the first Boat Race between Yale University and Harvard. The race is also the first American intercollegiate athletic event
1527 - The first known letter from North America is sent by John Rut while at St. John's, Newfoundland.