This is our day guide for Thursday July 22nd 2021 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 July 22nd 2021
International: Eid Al Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
Eswatini: Birthday of Late King Sobhuza
Reigning for over 82 years, King Sobhuza was born on 22 July 1899
Japan: Marine Day
Established to express gratitude for the gifts of the sea and honour its importance to the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nationRegional
Malaysia (regional): Sarawak Day
On July 22nd 1963, the British granted Sarawak self-government on the condition that it joined Malaya, North Borneo and Singapore to form Malaysia
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.July 21st 2021 | Go to Today | July 23rd 2021
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| General Information for July 22nd 2021 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 203 of 2021 | |
| 162 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 29 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1992 - Wayne McLaren, who portrayed the Marlboro Man in ads for the cigarette brand, dies (b. 1940). | |
| 1844 - The Rev William Spooner was born in London. He was an albino and suffered defective eyesight and it is thought that this caused some of his verbal confusions which were later dubbed 'spoonerisms'. These included 'it is kisstomary to cuss the bride' and 'you hissed my mystery lecture'. | |
| 1793 - Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Pacific Ocean, becoming the first Euro-American to complete a transcontinental crossing of Canada. | |
| 1469 - Warwick and Clarence agree to return to England and depose Edward IV in favour of Henry VI, in the Second War of the Roses. |
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