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?
Holidays on August 8th 2020
Iran: Eid-e-Ghadir
Shias believe that Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin of Prophet Muhammed, was appointed as the religious authority and leader of IslamNot a Public Holiday
Taiwan: Father's Day
Not a public holiday. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
Tanzania: Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day
Nane Nane ('eight eight') day marks the contribution of farmers to the national economyObservances on August 8th 2020
USA: National Dollar Day
You can bet your bottom dollar that this is an important date for the US currency.
USA: National Frozen Custard Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Frozen Custard Day
USA: National Happiness Happens Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Happiness Happens Day
USA: National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
Turkmenistan: Melon Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Melon Day
USA: National Bowling Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bowling Day
USA: National Garage Sale Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Garage Sale Day
International: International Cat Day
Woke up this morning, feline fine... A day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.
Taiwan: Father's Day
The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.August 7th 2020 | Go to Today | August 9th 2020
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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. | |
| 1885 - More than 1.5 million people attend the funeral of Ulysses S. Grant in New York City. | |
| 1503 - King James IV of Scotland marries Margaret Tudor, daughter of King Henry VII of England at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland. | |
| 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. |
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