This is our day guide for Monday August 24th 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 24th 2020
Liberia: Flag Day
The holiday was first observed in an 1847 convention, when the founding fathers approved the flag's design as well as the new republic
Ukraine: Independence Day
Commemoration of the Declaration of Independence from the USSR in August 1991.Observances on August 24th 2020
USA: National Peach Pie Day
A homemade peach pie is the perfect summer dessert. Here's how to make one for National Peach Pie Day!
USA: National Waffle Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Waffle Day
USA: National Knife Day
That's not a Knife day - this is a Knife day!August 23rd 2020 | Go to Today | August 25th 2020
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| General Information for August 24th 2020 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 237 of 2020 | |
| 129 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2006 - The International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefines the term "planet" such that Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet. | |
| 1891 - Thomas Edison patents the motion picture camera. | |
| 1349 - Six thousand Jews are killed in Mainz after being blamed for the bubonic plague. | |
| 455 - The Vandals, led by king Genseric, begin to plunder Rome. Pope Leo I requests Genseric not destroy the ancient city or murder its citizens. He agrees and the gates of Rome are opened. However, the Vandals loot a great amount of treasure. |
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