This is our day guide for Monday August 19th 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 19th 2019
Afghanistan: Independence Day
Independence from British imperial control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919
Argentina: San Martin's Day
San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.Regional
Canada (regional): Discovery Day
Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.
Colombia: Assumption Day (in lieu)
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Hungary: Saint Stephen's Day (bridge day)
Public holiday as National Day falls on a Tuesday in 2019. Compensated by Saturday August 10th
Iran: Eid-e-Ghadir
Shias believe that Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin of Prophet Muhammed, was appointed as the religious authority and leader of IslamRegional
Philippines (regional): Birthday of Manuel L Quezon
Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and AuroraAugust 18th 2019 | Go to Today | August 20th 2019
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| General Information for August 19th 2019 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 231 of 2019 | |
| 134 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 - Dissolution of the Soviet Union, August Coup: Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is placed under house arrest while on holiday in the town of Foros, Ukraine. | |
| 1959 - John Lennon and Paul McCartney join The Beatles' precursor The Quarrymen. | |
| 1953 - Cold War: The CIA and MI6 help to overthrow the government of Mohammad Mosaddegh in Iran and reinstate the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. | |
| 1914 - The Ottoman-Bulgarian alliance is signed in Sofia. |
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