Day Guide for Sunday August 18th 2019 What are the holidays on August 18th 2019?

This is our day guide for Sunday August 18th 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 18th 2019

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Observances on August 18th 2019

Indonesia: Constitution Day

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USA: National Ice Cream Pie Day

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USA: National Mail Order Catalog Day

While the golden age of thumbing through a thick catalog may be over, printed catalogs still have a role to play.

United Kingdom: Pinot Noir Day

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Thailand: National Science Day

August 18th is National Science Day in Thailand, commemorating King Mongkut's prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse in 1868.

International: Never Give Up Day

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General Information for August 18th 2019
There are no public holidays today.
Day 230 of 2019
135 days left in 2019
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1977 - Steve Biko is arrested at a police roadblock under the Terrorism Act No 83 of 1967 in King William's Town, South Africa. He later dies from injuries sustained during this arrest bringing attention to South Africa's apartheid policies.
1933 - Roman Polanski, director of films such as Rosemary's Baby, is born.
684 - Battle of Marj Rahit: Umayyad partisans defeat the supporters of Ibn al-Zubayr and cement Umayyad control of Syria.
Every year - The feast day of St. Helena of Constantine is celebrated in the West.