Day Guide for Tuesday August 9th 2016

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 9th 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 222 of 2016.

Holidays on August 9th 2016

Grenada: Carnival Tuesday. This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent

Singapore: National Day. Singapore declared independence from Britain in August 1963 and gained its own sovereignty on August 9th 1965

South Africa: National Women's Day. The holiday commemorates the national march of women on this day in 1956 to petition against legislation that required African persons to carry the pass

Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day. A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.

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There are no observances today.

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