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 1752Observances on August 5th 2021
USA: National Oyster Day
Don't clam up - here's some pearls of wisdom for National Oyster Day
USA: National Underwear Day
This is a brief, some would say pants, description of National Underwear Day
International: International Traffic Light Day
Ready, Steady, Go! This day highlights the importance of Traffic Lights.
International: International IPA Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International IPA Day.
United Kingdom: Cycle to Work Day
Encouraging workers all around the country to get on their bikes and get into work the best way possible – on two wheels!August 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 | |
| 1995 - Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, a significant Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day. | |
| 1963 - The United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union sign a nuclear test ban treaty. | |
| 1960 - Burkina Faso, then known as Upper Volta, becomes independent from France. | |
| 1888 - Bertha Benz drives from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back in the first long distance automobile trip, commemorated as the Bertha Benz Memorial Route since 2008. |
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