This is our day guide for Saturday August 22nd 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 22nd 2020
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India (regional): Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord GaneshRegional
India (regional): Samvatsari
The last day of Paryushana, the most important holy event of the year for Jains.Observances on August 22nd 2020
USA: National Bao Day
Bao buns are steamed buns, rather than baked.
USA: National Pecan Torte Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pecan Torte Day
USA: National Tooth Fairy Day
Because anyone who can make a money magically appear under your pillow deserves a special day!
Brazil: Folklore Day
A melting pot of different cultures has created a unique and rich folklore for the country.
Russia: National Flag Day
Flag Day in Russia on August 22 commemorates the raising of the present flag after a 1991 coup attempt.
USA: National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day.
USA: Rainbow Baby Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Rainbow Baby Day.
United Nations: International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
The date was set by the UN General Assembly, and all states confirmed their condemnation of terrorist acts, violent acts, and extremism, which, unfortunately, still occur in various parts of the world.August 21st 2020 | Go to Today | August 23rd 2020
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| General Information for August 22nd 2020 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 235 of 2020 | |
| 131 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2004 - Versions of The Scream and Madonna, two paintings by Edvard Munch, are stolen at gunpoint from a museum in Oslo, Norway. | |
| 1864 - Twelve nations sign the First Geneva Convention. | |
| 1639 - Madras (now Chennai), India, is founded by the British East India Company on a sliver of land bought from local Nayak rulers. | |
| 564 - Columba reports seeing a monster in Loch Ness, Scotland. |
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