This is our day guide for Wednesday August 11th 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 11th 2021
Chad: Independence Day
On 11 August 1960, Chad gained its independence from France
Indonesia: Muharram
Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.August 10th 2021 | Go to Today | August 12th 2021
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| General Information for August 11th 2021 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 223 of 2021 | |
| 142 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1942 - Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil receive a patent for a Frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system that later became the basis for modern technologies in wireless telephones and Wi-Fi. | |
| 1804 - Francis II assumes the title of first Emperor of Austria. | |
| 1675 - Franco-Dutch War: forces of the Holy Roman Empire defeat the French in the Battle of Konzer Brücke. | |
| 1473 - The Battle of Otlukbeli: Mehmed the Conqueror of the Ottoman Empire decisively defeats Uzun Hassan of Aq Qoyunlu. |
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