This is our day guide for Saturday August 21st 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 21st 2021
Not a Public Holiday
Czech Republic: Day of Memory
A state holiday that commemorates those who lost their lives during the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops that began in August 1968.Regional
India (regional): Thiruvonam
Traditional harvest festival that marks the annual return of mythical King Mahabali
Morocco: Youth Day
Youth Day is celebrated on the birthday of the reigning monarch, Mohammed VI
Philippines: Ninoy Aquino Day
The holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. on August 21st 1983August 20th 2021 | Go to Today | August 22nd 2021
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| General Information for August 21st 2021 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 233 of 2021 | |
| 132 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1983 - Philippine opposition leader Benigno Aquino, Jr. is assassinated at the Manila International Airport (now renamed Ninoy Aquino International Airport). | |
| 1977 - The start of the four day long Libyan–Egyptian War. | |
| 1970 - After 11 years of construction, the Aswan High Dam in Egypt is completed. | |
| 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar and co-ruler. |
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