Day Guide for Friday July 3rd 2020 What are the holidays on July 3rd 2020?

This is our day guide for Friday July 3rd 2020 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 July 3rd 2020

International: Independence Day (in lieu)

On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England

Belarus: Independence Day

Adopted in 1996, in commemoration of the Red Army's 1944 liberation of Minsk during the Minsk Offensive

US Virgin Islands: V.I. Emancipation Day

Commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the Danish West Indies on July 3rd 1848

Observances on July 3rd 2020

USA: National Chocolate Wafers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Wafers Day

USA: National Eat Your Beans Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat Your Beans Day

USA: National Crown Day

National CROWN Day is a day of solidarity for the human rights of Black women, men, and children to wear their natural hair boldly, and proudly, without the fear of being discriminated against in school or the workplace.

USA: National Stay Out of the Sun Day

On July 3, this day encourages us to give our skin a much-needed break from the sweltering heat.

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General Information for July 3rd 2020
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 185 of 2020
181 days left in 2020
Week 27 of the year
On this Day in History
1966 - The highest temperature ever recorded in south-central Pennsylvania.
1938 - In England, the Mallard sets the world speed record for a steam railway locomotive: 126mph (203km/h).
1863 - Third day of the Battle of Gettysburg; the fallen are later commemorated in The Gettysburg Address.
1814 - Fort Erie is captured during the War of 1812.