Day Guide for Thursday August 29th 2019 What are the holidays on August 29th 2019?

This is our day guide for Thursday August 29th 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 29th 2019

Slovakia: Slovak National Uprising Day

Commemorates August 29th 1944, which was the start of an uprising against the pro-Nazi government of the time

Observances on August 29th 2019

United Nations: International Day against Nuclear Tests  

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day against Nuclear Tests  

United Kingdom: Lemon Juice Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lemon Juice Day

USA: More Herbs, Less Salt Day

Today make the thyme to replace salt with some herbs in your diet. It's healthier and tastier.

USA: National Chop Suey Day

A day to celebrate this classic of Chinese American cuisine.

United Kingdom: National Burger Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Burger Day

United Kingdom: International Cabernet Day

If you missed Cabernet Sauvignon Day on August 30th, not to worry - Cabernet Day usually takes place just a few days later.

India: National Sports Day

In India this is a day to honour sports and athlete on the birthday of a famous Indian hockey player.

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General Information for August 29th 2019
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 241 of 2019
124 days left in 2019
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
1943 - German-occupied Denmark scuttles most of its navy; Germany dissolves the Danish government.
1842 - Treaty of Nanking signing ends the First Opium War.
1831 - Michael Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction.
1526 - Battle of Mohács: The Ottoman Turks led by Suleiman the Magnificent defeat and kill the last Jagiellonian king of Hungary and Bohemia.