This is our day guide for Friday August 13th 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 13th 2021
Central African Republic: Independence Day
Celebrates the formal granting of independence from France on August 13th 1960Regional
India (regional): Patriot's Day
Remembers those who fought against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri warNot a Public Holiday
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tunisia: Women's Day
Celebrates a series of women's rights that were established within the Code of Personal Status in 1956
Zambia: Public Holiday
Public Holiday for counting in the general elections held on Aug. 12th 2021.August 12th 2021 | Go to Today | August 14th 2021
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| General Information for August 13th 2021 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 225 of 2021 | |
| 140 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1937 - The Battle of Shanghai begins. | |
| 1898 - Carl Gustav Witt discovers 433 Eros, the first near-Earth asteroid to be found. | |
| 1868 - A massive earthquake near Arica, Peru, causes an estimated 25,000 casualties, and the subsequent tsunami causes considerable damage as far away as Hawaii and New Zealand. | |
| 1806 - Battle of Mišar during the Serbian Revolution begins. The battle will end two days later, with a decisive Serbian victory over the Ottomans. |
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