This is our day guide for Wednesday August 12th 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 12th 2020
Regional
India (regional): Janmashtami
The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat GitaNot a Public Holiday
Thailand: Mother's Day
In 1976, the custom of Mother's Day was changed to August 12th to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
Thailand: H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday
This holiday marks the birthday of the late queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.Observances on August 12th 2020
United Nations: International Youth Day
This holiday was established at the UN level in 1998. Its main goal is to highlight the problems of young people, to protect their rights and freedoms in the international aspect.
USA: National Julienne Fries Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Julienne Fries Day
USA: National Middle Child Day
Even though birth order doesn't really affect your personality, let's hear it for the middle children of the world.
USA: National Vinyl Record Day
Sales of vinyl records has made a recovery in recent years, as a new generation discover the pleasure of spinning a disc.
United Kingdom: The Glorious Twelfth
August 12th marks the start of the shooting season for game in the UK.
International: World Elephant Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Elephant Day.August 11th 2020 | Go to Today | August 13th 2020
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| General Information for August 12th 2020 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 225 of 2020 | |
| 141 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2004 - Mr. Lee Hsien Loong was sworn in as Singapore's third Prime Minister. | |
| 1985 - Japan Airlines Flight 123 crashes into Osutaka ridge in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, killing 520, to become the worst single-plane air disaster. | |
| 1851 - Isaac Singer is granted a patent for his sewing machine. | |
| 1499 - First engagement of the Battle of Zonchio between Venetian and Ottoman fleets. |
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