This is our day guide for Wednesday August 28th 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 28th 2019
Georgia: Saint Mary's Day
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin in the Orthodox Church, the mother of Jesus ChristRegional
India (regional): Ayyankali Jayanthi
Ayyankali Jayanthi commemorates the birthday of Ayyankali, an important social reformer in Travancore, British IndiaObservances on August 28th 2019
United Arab Emirates: Emirati Womens Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Emirati Womens Day
USA: National Cherry Turnovers Day
Cherry Turnovers are a welcome and tasty treat, especially when served warm from the oven.
Spain: La Tomatina
Find out the dates, history and traditions of La Tomatina.
USA: National Red Wine Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Red Wine Day.August 27th 2019 | Go to Today | August 29th 2019
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| General Information for August 28th 2019 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 240 of 2019 | |
| 125 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1963 - March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech | |
| 1833 - The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 receives Royal Assent, abolishing slavery through most the British Empire. | |
| 1709 - Meidingnu Pamheiba is crowned King of Manipur. | |
| 1189 - Third Crusade: the Crusaders begin the Siege of Acre under Guy of Lusignan |
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