Day Guide for Tuesday August 24th 2021

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 24th 2021 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 24th 2021

National Peach Pie Day

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A homemade peach pie is the perfect summer dessert. Here's how to make one for National Peach Pie Day!

National Waffle Day

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Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Waffle Day

National Knife Day 🔪

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That's not a Knife day - this is a Knife day!

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General Information for August 24th 2021

There are 3 observances on this day.
This was 1363 days ago.
Day 236 of 2021
129 days left in 2021
Week 34 of the year

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On this Day in History

2006 - The International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefines the term "planet" such that Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet.
1949 - The treaty creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization goes into effect.
1814 - During the War of 1812, the British capture Washington, DC and set fire to the White House.
1682 - William Penn receives the area that is now the state of Delaware, and adds it to his colony of Pennsylvania.
79 - Mount Vesuvius erupts. The cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae are buried in volcanic ash (note: this traditional date has been challenged, and many scholars believe that the event occurred on October 24).