Day Guide for Saturday August 29th 2020

This is our day guide for Saturday August 29th 2020 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 29th 2020

National Sports Day

National Sports Day

Sports
India

In India this is a day to honour sports and athlete on the birthday of a famous Indian hockey player.

More Herbs, Less Salt Day

More Herbs, Less Salt Day

Food
USA

Today make the thyme to replace salt with some herbs in your diet. It's healthier and tastier.

National Chop Suey Day

National Chop Suey Day

Food
USA

A day to celebrate this classic of Chinese American cuisine.

Lemon Juice Day

Lemon Juice Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lemon Juice Day

International Day against Nuclear Tests

International Day against Nuclear Tests

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day against Nuclear Tests

Public Holidays on August 29th 2020

Ashura

Ashura

International

Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram

Karam

Karam

India

A religious tribal festival that gives thanks to Karam Devta for a good harvest

Slovak National Uprising Day

Slovak National Uprising Day

Slovakia

Commemorates August 29th 1944, which was the start of an uprising against the pro-Nazi government of the time

Day of National Prayers

Day of National Prayers

Uganda

President Museveni has declared August 29th a day of National Prayers and public holiday

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General Information for August 29th 2020

There are 5 observances on this day.
This was 829 days ago.
Day 242 of 2020
124 days left in 2020
Week 35 of the year

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On this Day in History

2005 - Hurricane Katrina devastates much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, killing an estimated 1,836 people and causing over $108 billion in damage.
1991 - Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union suspends all activities of the Soviet Communist Party.
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.
1315 - Battle of Montecatini: The army of the Republic of Pisa, commanded by Uguccione della Faggiuola, wins a decisive victory against the joint forces of the Kingdom of Naples and the Republic of Florence despite being outnumbered.