Day Guide for Wednesday July 22nd 2020 What are the holidays on July 22nd 2020?

This is our day guide for Wednesday July 22nd 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 22nd 2020

Eswatini: Birthday of Late King Sobhuza

Reigning for over 82 years, King Sobhuza was born on 22 July 1899

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Malaysia (regional): Sarawak Day

On July 22nd 1963, the British granted Sarawak self-government on the condition that it joined Malaya, North Borneo and Singapore to form Malaysia

Observances on July 22nd 2020

USA: National Hammock Day

Today’s reason to celebrate reminds us to slow down, breathe easy and enjoy these beautiful summer months.

USA: National Penuche Fudge Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Penuche Fudge Day

USA: National Rat Catcher’s Day

Yes, we know rats are intelligent and make good pets, but if you ever have a rat infestation, you'll be glad that this occupation still exists.

USA: National Hot Dog Day

From its humble beginnings as a street food staple to its iconic status at baseball games and backyard barbecues, the hot dog has become a symbol of community, joy, and all things Americana.

International: World Mango Day

Mangos are in-season all year long making it a fruit that can be celebrated every day, not just today!

International: International Brain Day

This holiday is designed to increase awareness of brain health issues for people everywhere.

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General Information for July 22nd 2020
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 204 of 2020
162 days left in 2020
Week 30 of the year
On this Day in History
1963 - Sonny Liston meets Floyd Patterson in a rematch, as mentioned in the song, 'We Didn't Start the Fire'.
1946 - After a failed wheat harvest, bread was rationed in Britain.
1844 - The Rev William Spooner was born in London. He was an albino and suffered defective eyesight and it is thought that this caused some of his verbal confusions which were later dubbed 'spoonerisms'. These included 'it is kisstomary to cuss the bride' and 'you hissed my mystery lecture'.
1796 - Surveyor Moses Cleaveland meet the mouth of the Cuyahoga River at Lake Erie, decides that this area would be a perfect capital city of the Connecticut Western Reserve, and named the new town after himself.