This is our day guide for Thursday August 8th 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 8th 2019
Anguilla: August Thursday
The highlight of August Thursday is the boat race that starts from Meads BayPublic sector only
Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Adha Holiday
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.Not a Public Holiday
Taiwan: Father's Day
Not a public holiday. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
Tanzania: Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day
Nane Nane ('eight eight') day marks the contribution of farmers to the national economyAugust 7th 2019 | Go to Today | August 9th 2019
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| General Information for August 8th 2019 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 220 of 2019 | |
| 145 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1929 - The German airship Graf Zeppelin begins a round-the-world flight. | |
| 1897- Prolific children's book author Enid Blyton is born on this date in East Dulwich, South London. | |
| 1876 - Thomas Edison receives a patent for his mimeograph. | |
| 1863 - American Civil War: following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (which is refused upon receipt). |
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