This is our day guide for Tuesday August 8th 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 8th 2023
Antigua and Barbuda: Carnival Tuesday
Second day of public holidays for the Carnival in Antigua and Barbuda
British Virgin Islands: Emancipation Tuesday
Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidaysRegional
India (regional): Tendong Lho Rum Faat
Tendong Lho Rumfaat (Prayer of the Tendong Mountain) is a festival of the Lepcha people of north-east India.
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Culturama Day
Similar to other carnivals in the Caribbean, Culturama highlights the cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and NevisNot a Public Holiday
Taiwan: Father's Day
Not a public holiday. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
Tanzania: Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day
Nane Nane ('eight eight') day marks the contribution of farmers to the national economyObservances on August 8th 2023
USA: National Dollar Day
You can bet your bottom dollar that this is an important date for the US currency.
USA: National Frozen Custard Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Frozen Custard Day
USA: National Happiness Happens Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Happiness Happens Day
USA: National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
International: International Cat Day
Woke up this morning, feline fine... A day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.
Taiwan: Father's Day
The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.
USA: National CBD Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National CBD Day.
USA: National Tarantula Appreciation Day
Celebrate National Tarantula Appreciation Day on August 8th by learning about these fascinating arachnids and dispelling common myths surrounding them.
USA: National Pickleball Day
Celebrate National Pickleball Day on August 8th! Discover the origins of this fun and fast-growing sport and how you can get involved.
USA: National Braiders Day
Celebrate National Braiders Day on August 8th! Discover the rich history of hair braiding, its cultural significance, and how you can honor the talented professionals who keep this ancient art form alive.August 7th 2023 | Go to Today | August 9th 2023
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| General Information for August 8th 2023 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 220 of 2023 | |
| 145 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1988 - The "8888 Uprising" occurs in Burma. | |
| 1973 - Kim Dae-jung, a South Korean politician and later president of South Korea, is kidnapped. | |
| 1969 - At a zebra crossing in London, photographer Iain Macmillan takes the photo that becomes the cover of the Beatles album Abbey Road, one of the most famous album covers in recording history. | |
| 1885 - More than 1.5 million people attend the funeral of Ulysses S. Grant in New York City. |
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