This is our day guide for Tuesday August 6th 2019 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?

Observances on August 6th 2019

Hiroshima Day

Hiroshima Day

Today marks the detonation of the atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima in 1945.

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National Fresh Breath Day

National Fresh Breath Day

A day to appreciate oral hygiene and oral care professionals hail this as a day dedicated to fighting bad breath.

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National Root Beer Float Day

National Root Beer Float Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Root Beer Float Day

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National Wiggle Your Toes Day

National Wiggle Your Toes Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Wiggle Your Toes Day

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National Night Out Day

National Night Out Day

An annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie

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Public Holidays on August 6th 2019

Carnival Tuesday

Carnival Tuesday

Second day of public holidays for the Carnival in Antigua and Barbuda

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Bolivia Independence Day

Bolivia Independence Day

This is Bolivia's National day. It commemorates independence from Spain in 1825

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Emancipation Festival

Emancipation Festival

Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidays

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Fiesta de San Salvador

Fiesta de San Salvador

The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the country and the Feast of the Transfiguration

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Independence Day

Independence Day

Jamaican independence was granted on August 6th 1962 and each year the date is dedicated to the remembrance of Jamaican history

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Culturama Day

Culturama Day

Similar to other carnivals in the Caribbean, Culturama highlights the cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Eid Al Adha

Eid Al Adha

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

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