Day Guide for Saturday August 8th 2020

This is our day guide for Saturday August 8th 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 8th 2020

International Cat Day

International Cat Day

Woke up this morning, feline fine... A day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.

Father's Day

Father's Day

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

Melon Day

Melon Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Melon Day

National Dollar Day

National Dollar Day

General
USA

You can bet your bottom dollar that this is an important date for the US currency.

National Frozen Custard Day

National Frozen Custard Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Frozen Custard Day

National Happiness Happens Day

National Happiness Happens Day

General
USA

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National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Action
USA

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National Bowling Day

National Bowling Day

General
USA

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National Garage Sale Day

National Garage Sale Day

Action
USA

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Public Holidays on August 8th 2020

Eid-e-Ghadir

Eid-e-Ghadir

Iran

Shias believe that Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin of Prophet Muhammed, was appointed as the religious authority and leader of Islam

Father's Day

Father's Day

Taiwan

Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers

Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day

Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day

Tanzania

Nane Nane ('eight eight') day marks the contribution of farmers to the national economy

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General Information for August 8th 2020

There are 9 observances on this day.
This was 313 days ago.
Day 221 of 2020
145 days left in 2020
Week 32 of the year

Moon phase

On this Day in History

1990 - Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.
1973 - Kim Dae-jung, a South Korean politician and later president of South Korea, is kidnapped.
1885 - More than 1.5 million people attend the funeral of Ulysses S. Grant in New York City.
1863 - American Civil War: following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (which is refused upon receipt).
1844 - The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, headed by Brigham Young, is reaffirmed as the leading body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).