This is our day guide for Wednesday August 25th 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 25th 2021
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.
North Korea: Day of Songun
Mark Kim Jong-il's inspection visit to the Seoul Ryu Kyong Su Guards 105th Armored Division of the Korean People's Army in August 1960
Uruguay: Independence Day
Independence from the Empire of Brazil in 1825 following the end of the Argentina-Brazil WarAugust 24th 2021 | Go to Today | August 26th 2021
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| General Information for August 25th 2021 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 237 of 2021 | |
| 128 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 - The Battle of Vukovar begins. An 87-day siege of a Croatian city by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), supported by various Serbian paramilitary forces, between August–November, during the Croatian War of Independence | |
| 1939 - The United Kingdom and Poland form a military alliance in which the UK promises to defend Poland in case of invasion by a foreign power. | |
| 1875 - Captain Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the English Channel, traveling from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in 22 hours. | |
| 1768 - James Cook begins his first voyage. |
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