This is our day guide for Saturday August 8th 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 8th 2020 | |
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There are 3 public holidays today. | |
Day 221 of 2020 | |
145 days left in 2020 | |
Week 32 of the year | |
On this Day in History | |
2010 - 2010 China floods: A mudslide in Zhugqu County, Gansu, China, kills more than 1,400 people. | |
1863 - American Civil War: following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (which is refused upon receipt). | |
1844 - The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, headed by Brigham Young, is reaffirmed as the leading body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). | |
1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. |