This is our day guide for Wednesday August 28th 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 28th 2024
Georgia: Saint Mary's Day
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin in the Orthodox Church, the mother of Jesus ChristRegional
India (regional): Ayyankali Jayanthi
Ayyankali Jayanthi commemorates the birthday of Ayyankali, an important social reformer in Travancore, British IndiaObservances on August 28th 2024
United Arab Emirates: Emirati Womens Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Emirati Womens Day
USA: National Cherry Turnovers Day
Cherry Turnovers are a welcome and tasty treat, especially when served warm from the oven.
USA: National Red Wine Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Red Wine Day.
Spain: La Tomatina
Find out the dates, history and traditions of La Tomatina.August 27th 2024 | Go to Today | August 29th 2024
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| General Information for August 28th 2024 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 241 of 2024 | |
| 125 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 - Collapse of the Soviet Union - Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party. | |
| 1916 - World War I: Germany declares war on Romania. | |
| 1879 - Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British. | |
| 1867 - The United States takes possession of the (at this point unoccupied) Midway Atoll. |
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