This is our day guide for Thursday August 29th 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 29th 2024
Slovakia: Slovak National Uprising Day
Commemorates August 29th 1944, which was the start of an uprising against the pro-Nazi government of the timeAugust 28th 2024 | Go to Today | August 30th 2024
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| General Information for August 29th 2024 | |
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| There are 1 public holidays today. | |
| Day 242 of 2024 | |
| 124 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2004 - Michael Schumacher wins his 5th consecutive Formula One Drivers' championship (and 7th overall) at the 2004 Belgian Grand Prix to beat the 47 year old record held by Juan Manuel Fangio. | |
| 1941 - Tallinn, the Capital of Estonia is occupied by Nazi Germany following an occupation by the Soviet Union. | |
| 1825 - Kingdom of Portugal recognizes the Independence of Brazil. | |
| 1526 - Battle of Mohács: The Ottoman Turks led by Suleiman the Magnificent defeat and kill the last Jagiellonian king of Hungary and Bohemia. |
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