Day Guide for Sunday August 20th 2023

This is our day guide for Sunday August 20th 2023 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 20th 2023

World Mosquito Day

A day observed in the honour of the man who discovered that the deadly disease of Malaria is spread through a mosquito bite.

National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

Food
USA

What's tastier than a nice Pecan Pie? A Pecan Pie with Chocolate, that's what!

National Lemonade Day

Food
USA

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

National Radio Day 📻

General
USA

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

National Bacon Lovers Day 🥓

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bacon Lovers Day

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General Information for August 20th 2023

There are 5 observances on this day.
70 days to go.
Day 232 of 2023
133 days left in 2023
Week 33 of the year

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On this Day in History

1991 - Estonia, annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940, issues a decision on the re-establishment of independence on the basis of historical continuity of its pre-World War II statehood.
1988 - Iran–Iraq War: a ceasefire is agreed after almost eight years of war.
1977 - Designed to gather data on Jupiter and Saturn, Voyager 2 is launched into orbit.
1882 - Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia.
1866 - President Andrew Johnson formally declares the American Civil War over.