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 | |
| 2003 - NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history. | |
| 1858 - The Eiger in the Bernese Alps is ascended for the first time by Charles Barrington accompanied by Christian Almer and Peter Bohren. | |
| 355 - Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor against Constantius II. | |
| 480 BC - The Battle of Thermopylae is fought over three days, but on this day the last Greek contingents - 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians and 400 Thebans - are surrounded and destroyed by the Persian Army, signalling the end of the battle. |
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