This is our day guide for Thursday August 27th 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?
Holidays on August 27th 2020
Moldova: Independence Day
Marks the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union on August 27th 1991Regional
Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday
Jigawa State Government has declared Tuesday, 27th August 2020 a public holiday in commemoration of the 29th Anniversary of the Creation of the StatePublic sector only
USA (regional): Lyndon Baines Johnson Day
Marks the birthday of Lyndon Baines JohnsonObservances on August 27th 2020
USA: National Just Because Day
Sometimes we don't need a reason to celebrate a day, everyday is special, just because...
USA: National Pots De Creme Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pots De Creme Day
United Kingdom: National Burger Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Burger Day
International: The Duchess who wasn't Day
August 27 is "The Duchess Who Wasn't" day, which celebrates the life of Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford.
USA: National Petroleum Day
For better or worse, the commercial utilization of oil has changed all our lives.
International: International Boxing Day
International Boxing Day is the perfect day to get in the ring and show your skills!August 26th 2020 | Go to Today | August 28th 2020
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| General Information for August 27th 2020 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 240 of 2020 | |
| 126 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2003 - Mars makes its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years, passing 34,646,416 miles (55,758,006km) from Earth. | |
| 1992 - Super Mario Kart is released in Japan for the Super Famicom, which starts the entire Mario Kart series. | |
| 1908 - The 36th President of the USA, Lyndon Baines Johnson is born in Texas. | |
| 1172 - Henry the Young King and Margaret of France are crowned as junior king and queen of England. |
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