This is our day guide for Tuesday August 13th 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 13th 2019
International: 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.
Central African Republic: Independence Day
Celebrates the formal granting of independence from France on August 13th 1960
Grenada: Carnival Tuesday
This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of LentRegional
India (regional): Patriot's Day
Remembers those who fought against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri warNot a Public Holiday
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Tunisia: Women's Day
Celebrates a series of women's rights that were established within the Code of Personal Status in 1956
Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day
A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.August 12th 2019 | Go to Today | August 14th 2019
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| General Information for August 13th 2019 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 225 of 2019 | |
| 140 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1898 - Spanish–American War: Spanish and American forces engaged in a mock battle for Manila, after which the Spanish commander surrendered in order to keep the city out of Filipino rebel hands. | |
| 582 - Maurice becomes Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. | |
| 554 - Emperor Justinian I rewards Liberius for his long and distinguished service in the Pragmatic Sanction, granting him extensive estates in Italy. | |
| 523 - John I becomes the new Pope after the death of Pope Hormisdas. |
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