This is our day guide for Friday August 11th 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 11th 2023
Anguilla: Constitution Day
Last day of the Carnival is celebrated as Constitution Day even though Anguilla's constitution took effect on 1 April 1982
Chad: Independence Day
On 11 August 1960, Chad gained its independence from France
Ecuador: Independence Day
Marks Quito's declaration of independence from Spain in 1809
Japan: Mountain Day
A new holiday since 2016, celebrating the nation's mountains. Mountain Day is intended is to provide “opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains".Observances on August 11th 2023
USA: National Presidential Joke Day
This day remembers the infamous joke that President Reagan made when he thought a radio broadcast wasn't being recorded.
USA: National Raspberry Bombe Day
August is a great time to make this refreshing dessert with ripe raspberries.
USA: National Bakewell Tart Day
A Bakewell Tart is small cake, covered with a top layer of icing and a single central half-cherry.
USA: Hip Hop Celebration Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hip Hop Celebration Day.
International: World Steelpan Day
In 2023, the UN adopted a draft resolution for August 11 to be declared World Steelpan Day and be annually observed on the UN's calendar.
USA: Health Center Staff Appreciation Day
This week, we recognize health center staff and the important role health centers play in our communities.August 10th 2023 | Go to Today | August 12th 2023
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| General Information for August 11th 2023 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 223 of 2023 | |
| 142 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2003 - NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history. | |
| 1675 - Franco-Dutch War: forces of the Holy Roman Empire defeat the French in the Battle of Konzer Brücke. | |
| 1473 - The Battle of Otlukbeli: Mehmed the Conqueror of the Ottoman Empire decisively defeats Uzun Hassan of Aq Qoyunlu. | |
| 355 - Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor against Constantius II. |
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