This is our day guide for Friday August 20th 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?
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General Information for August 20th 2021 | |
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There are 8 public holidays today. | |
Day 232 of 2021 | |
133 days left in 2021 | |
Week 33 of the year | |
On this Day in History | |
1991 - Dissolution of the Soviet Union, August Coup: more than 100,000 people rally outside the Soviet Union's parliament building protesting the coup aiming to depose President Mikhail Gorbachev. | |
1988 - Iran–Iraq War: a ceasefire is agreed after almost eight years of war. | |
1962 - The NS Savannah, the world's first nuclear-powered civilian ship, embarks on its maiden voyage. | |
1000 - The foundation of the Hungarian state by Saint Stephen, celebrated as a National Day in Hungary. |