Day Guide for Tuesday August 29th 2023 What are the holidays on August 29th 2023?

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Holidays on August 29th 2023

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India (regional): Thiruvonam

Traditional harvest festival that marks the annual return of mythical King Mahabali

Slovakia: Slovak National Uprising Day

Commemorates August 29th 1944, which was the start of an uprising against the pro-Nazi government of the time

Observances on August 29th 2023

United Nations: International Day against Nuclear Tests  

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day against Nuclear Tests  

United Kingdom: Lemon Juice Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lemon Juice Day

USA: More Herbs, Less Salt Day

Today make the thyme to replace salt with some herbs in your diet. It's healthier and tastier.

USA: National Chop Suey Day

A day to celebrate this classic of Chinese American cuisine.

India: National Sports Day

In India this is a day to honour sports and athlete on the birthday of a famous Indian hockey player.

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General Information for August 29th 2023
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 241 of 2023
124 days left in 2023
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
2003 - Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, the Shia Muslim leader in Iraq, is assassinated in a terrorist bombing, along with nearly 100 worshippers as they leave a mosque in Najaf.
1885 - Gottlieb Daimler patents the world's first internal combustion motorcycle, the Reitwagen.
1825 - Kingdom of Portugal recognizes the Independence of Brazil.
1315 - Battle of Montecatini: The army of the Republic of Pisa, commanded by Uguccione della Faggiuola, wins a decisive victory against the joint forces of the Kingdom of Naples and the Republic of Florence despite being outnumbered.