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".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 | |
| 1920 - The Latvian–Soviet Peace Treaty, which relinquished Russia's authority and pretenses to Latvia, is signed, ending the Latvian War of Independence. | |
| 1473 - The Battle of Otlukbeli: Mehmed the Conqueror of the Ottoman Empire decisively defeats Uzun Hassan of Aq Qoyunlu. | |
| 490 - Battle of Adda: The Goths under Theodoric the Great and his ally Alaric II defeat the forces of Odoacer on the Adda River, near Milan. | |
| 480 BC - The Battle of Thermopylae is fought over three days, but on this day the last Greek contingents - 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians and 400 Thebans - are surrounded and destroyed by the Persian Army, signalling the end of the battle. |
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