This is our day guide for Thursday July 29th 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 29th 2021
Bermuda: Emancipation Day
Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
Faroe Islands: St. Olav’s Day
Commemorates the Norwegian King Olav the second, who brought Christianity to the Faroe Islands and who died in battle on July 29th 1030
Iran: Eid-e-Ghadir
Shias believe that Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin of Prophet Muhammed, was appointed as the religious authority and leader of Islam
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Peru: Independence Day Holiday
A day to honour the armed forces and the National Police of Peru
Wallis and Futuna: Wallis and Futuna Territory Day
Commemorates the change in status to a French Overseas Territory on this day in 1961.Observances on July 29th 2021
USA: National Chili Dog Day
The last Thursday in July is your annual chance to proclaim your affection for this truly American delicacy.
USA: National Chicken Wing Day
Grab a few extra napkins and get ready to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day.
USA: National Lasagna Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lasagna Day
International: International Tiger Day
Wild tiger numbers have dropped by more than 95% since the beginning of the 20th century.
USA: National Lipstick Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lipstick Day.
USA: National Intern Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Intern Day.July 28th 2021 | Go to Today | July 30th 2021
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| General Information for July 29th 2021 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 210 of 2021 | |
| 155 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 30 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1987 - The UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher and French president François Mitterrand sign an agreement to build the Channel Tunnel. | |
| 1959 - First United States Congress elections in Hawaii as a state of the Union. | |
| 1900 - In Italy, King Umberto I of Italy is assassinated by the anarchist Gaetano Bresci. | |
| 1836 - Inauguration of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. |
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