This is our day guide for Tuesday August 13th 2024 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 13th 2024
Central African Republic: Independence Day
Celebrates the formal granting of independence from France on August 13th 1960
Grenada: Carnival Tuesday
This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of LentRegional
India (regional): Patriot's Day
Remembers those who fought against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri war
Israel: Fast of Ninth of Av
Tisha B'Av commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.Not a Public Holiday
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Tunisia: Women's Day
Celebrates a series of women's rights that were established within the Code of Personal Status in 1956
Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day
A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.Observances on August 13th 2024
International: International Left Handers Day
Studies suggest that approximately 10% of the world population is left-handed.
USA: National Filet Mignon Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Filet Mignon Day
United Kingdom: National Prosecco Day
On this day, there is no need to look at your watch, as it's always Prosecco o'clock!
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Brazil: Santa Dulce
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Santa Dulce in Brazil.August 12th 2024 | Go to Today | August 14th 2024
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| General Information for August 13th 2024 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 226 of 2024 | |
| 140 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1942 - Walt Disney's fifth full-length animated film, Bambi, was released to theaters. | |
| 1918 - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) established as a public company in Germany. | |
| 1532 - Union of Brittany and France: The Duchy of Brittany is absorbed into the Kingdom of France. | |
| 29 BC - Octavian holds the first of three consecutive triumphs in Rome to celebrate the victory over the Dalmatian tribes. |
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