Day Guide for Wednesday August 26th 2020

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 26th 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 26th 2020

National Dog Day 🐶

Pets
International

Celebrate National Dog day with these inspirational quotes about our canine companions.

La Tomatina

Find out the dates, history and traditions of La Tomatina.

National Cherry Popsicle Day 🍒

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Popsicle Day

National Women’s Equality Day

Celebrates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

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General Information for August 26th 2020

There are 4 observances on this day.
This was 1778 days ago.
Day 239 of 2020
127 days left in 2020
Week 35 of the year

Moon phase

On this Day in History

2002 - Earth Summit 2002 begins in Johannesburg, South Africa
1920 - The 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote.
1914 - World War I: the German colony of Togoland is invaded by French and British forces, who take it after 5 days.
1883 - At midday, the Krakatau volcano begins to erupt; it's still the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history.
Every year - The infamous Annual World Bog Snorkelling Championships take in the town of Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales.