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 1752August 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 | |
| 2010 - 2010 Copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground. | |
| 1963 - The United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union sign a nuclear test ban treaty. | |
| 1958 - Herbert Hoover eclipses John Adams as having the longest retirement of any former U.S President. Hoover would live another ten years, his record 35-year retirement still holding the record as of 2013. | |
| 1926 - Harry Houdini performs his greatest feat, spending 91 minutes underwater in a sealed tank before escaping. |
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