This is our day guide for Saturday August 29th 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 29th 2020
International: Ashoora
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of MuharramRegional
India (regional): Karam
A religious tribal festival that gives thanks to Karam Devta for a good harvest
Slovakia: Slovak National Uprising Day
Commemorates August 29th 1944, which was the start of an uprising against the pro-Nazi government of the time
Uganda: Day of National Prayers
President Museveni has declared August 29th a day of National Prayers and public holidayAugust 28th 2020 | Go to Today | August 30th 2020
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| General Information for August 29th 2020 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 242 of 2020 | |
| 124 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1941 - Tallinn, the Capital of Estonia is occupied by Nazi Germany following an occupation by the Soviet Union. | |
| 1911 - Ishi, considered the last Native American to make contact with European Americans, emerges from the wilderness of northeastern California. | |
| 1825 - Kingdom of Portugal recognizes the Independence of Brazil. | |
| 1541 - The Ottoman Turks capture Buda, the capital of the Hungarian Kingdom. |
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