This is our day guide for Sunday August 18th 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 18th 2024
Afghanistan: Independence Day
Independence from British imperial control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919August 17th 2024 | Go to Today | August 19th 2024
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| General Information for August 18th 2024 | |
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| There are 1 public holidays today. | |
| Day 231 of 2024 | |
| 135 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - Steve Biko is arrested at a police roadblock under the Terrorism Act No 83 of 1967 in King William's Town, South Africa. He later dies from injuries sustained during this arrest bringing attention to South Africa's apartheid policies. | |
| 1977 - Mega-band The Police play their first gig in Birmingham, UK. | |
| 1933 - Roman Polanski, director of films such as Rosemary's Baby, is born. | |
| Every year - The feast day of St. Helena of Constantine is celebrated in the West. |
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