This is our day guide for Wednesday August 18th 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 18th 2021
International: Ashura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram
Iran: Tasoua Hosseini
Commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Mohammed
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.Observances on August 18th 2021
Indonesia: Constitution Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Constitution Day
USA: National Ice Cream Pie Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ice Cream Pie Day
USA: National Mail Order Catalog Day
While the golden age of thumbing through a thick catalog may be over, printed catalogs still have a role to play.
United Kingdom: Pinot Noir Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pinot Noir Day
Thailand: National Science Day
August 18th is National Science Day in Thailand, commemorating King Mongkut's prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse in 1868.
International: Never Give Up Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Never Give Up Day.
USA: National Couple's Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Couple's Day.
International: National Fajita Day
Those who choose to observe National Fajita Day can do so by visiting their favorite restaurant and indulging in the celebrated Mexican inspired dish.August 17th 2021 | Go to Today | August 19th 2021
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| General Information for August 18th 2021 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 230 of 2021 | |
| 135 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - Mega-band The Police play their first gig in Birmingham, UK. | |
| 1969 - Jimi Hendrix plays on the unofficial last day of the Woodstock festival. | |
| 1933 - Roman Polanski, director of films such as Rosemary's Baby, is born. | |
| 684 - Battle of Marj Rahit: Umayyad partisans defeat the supporters of Ibn al-Zubayr and cement Umayyad control of Syria. |
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