This is our day guide for Thursday August 5th 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 August 5th 2021
Anguilla: August Thursday
The highlight of August Thursday is the boat race that starts from Meads Bay
Burkina Faso: Independence Day
Marks independence from French rule on August 5th 1960
Croatia: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
The full title of the holiday is 'Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders'Regional
El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday
The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the country
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.Regional
Spain (regional): Our Lady of Africa
The Church of Santa María de África was consecrated on August 5th 1752August 4th 2021 | Go to Today | August 6th 2021
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| General Information for August 5th 2021 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 217 of 2021 | |
| 148 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 31 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1965 - The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 begins as Pakistani soldiers cross the Line of Control dressed as locals. | |
| 1926 - Harry Houdini performs his greatest feat, spending 91 minutes underwater in a sealed tank before escaping. | |
| 1901 - Peter O'Connor sets the first IAAF recognised long jump world record of 24 ft 11.75 in (7.6137 m) The record will stand for 20 years. | |
| 1620 - Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower sight land at Cape Cod, Massachusetts. |
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