This is our day guide for Wednesday August 5th 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?
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General Information for August 5th 2020 | |
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There are 8 public holidays today. | |
Day 218 of 2020 | |
148 days left in 2020 | |
Week 32 of the year | |
On this Day in History | |
1995 - Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, a significant Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day. | |
1962 - Apartheid in South Africa: Nelson Mandela is jailed. He would not be released until 1990. | |
1960 - Burkina Faso, then known as Upper Volta, becomes independent from France. | |
1099 - Pope Paschal II succeeds Pope Urban II as the 160th pope. |