This is our day guide for Saturday August 5th 2023 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 5th 2023
Burkina Faso: Independence Day
Marks independence from French rule on August 5th 1960
Croatia: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
The full title of the holiday is 'Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders'Regional
El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday
The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the country
Kiribati: Kiribati Youth Day
A day to encourage a healthy lifestyle amongst the younger generation in KiribatiRegional
Spain (regional): Our Lady of Africa
The Church of Santa María de África was consecrated on August 5th 1752Observances on August 5th 2023
USA: National Oyster Day
Don't clam up - here's some pearls of wisdom for National Oyster Day
USA: National Underwear Day
This is a brief, some would say pants, description of National Underwear Day
International: International Traffic Light Day
Ready, Steady, Go! This day highlights the importance of Traffic Lights.
USA: Mead Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mead Day
USA: National Mustard Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mustard DayAugust 4th 2023 | Go to Today | August 6th 2023
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| General Information for August 5th 2023 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 217 of 2023 | |
| 148 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 31 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1960 - Burkina Faso, then known as Upper Volta, becomes independent from France. | |
| 1888 - Bertha Benz drives from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back in the first long distance automobile trip, commemorated as the Bertha Benz Memorial Route since 2008. | |
| 1099 - Pope Paschal II succeeds Pope Urban II as the 160th pope. | |
| 1068 - Byzantine–Norman wars: Italo-Normans begin a nearly-three-year siege of Bari. |
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