This is our day guide for Wednesday August 21st 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 21st 2024
Not a Public Holiday
Czech Republic: Day of Memory
A state holiday that commemorates those who lost their lives during the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops that began in August 1968.
Morocco: Youth Day
Youth Day is celebrated on the birthday of the reigning monarch, Mohammed VIAugust 20th 2024 | Go to Today | August 22nd 2024
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| General Information for August 21st 2024 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 234 of 2024 | |
| 132 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2012 - Erden Eruç completes the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world. | |
| 1959 - United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the union. Hawaii's admission is currently commemorated by Hawaii Admission Day | |
| 1949 - The United States Senate ratifies the North Atlantic Treaty. | |
| 1770 - James Cook formally claims eastern Australia for Great Britain, naming it New South Wales. |
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