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
2004 - Michael Schumacher wins his 5th consecutive Formula One Drivers' championship (and 7th overall) at the 2004 Belgian Grand Prix to beat the 47 year old record held by Juan Manuel Fangio.
1944 - Slovak National Uprising takes place as 60,000 Slovak troops turn against the Nazis.
1943 - German-occupied Denmark scuttles most of its navy; Germany dissolves the Danish government.
1756 - Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War.