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 economyAugust 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. | |
| 1908 - Wilbur Wright makes his first flight at a racecourse at Le Mans, France. It is the Wright Brothers' first public flight. | |
| 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). | |
| Every year - Look a shooting star! On this date the Perseids Meteor Shower reaches its traditional peak of 50 meteors per hour. |
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