This is our day guide for Thursday September 3rd 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 September 3rd 2020
San Marino: Foundation Day
San Marino was founded in 301 AD by St. Marinus, a stone mason from Croatia who wanted to escape persecution by the emperor DiocletianObservances on September 3rd 2020
Taiwan: Armed Forces Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Armed Forces Day
United Kingdom: International Cabernet Day
If you missed Cabernet Sauvignon Day on August 30th, not to worry - Cabernet Day usually takes place just a few days later.
United Kingdom: International Bacon Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Bacon Day
USA: National Welsh Rarebit Day
It's a grilled cheese on steroids. Note - do not add steroids to the recipe.
USA: U.S. Bowling League Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of U.S. Bowling League Day
Philippines: Yamashita surrender
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Yamashita surrender
International: World Skyscraper Day
September 3rd is the global commemorative day for skyscrapers
China: Victory Day
Commemorates the anniversary of the victory over Japan in the second world war.
United Kingdom: Merchant Navy Day
Merchant Navy Day is observed in the UK and Canada, honouring the sacrifices made during war and conflict.
Australia: National Flag Day
Commemorates the day in 1901 on which the Australian National Flag was first flown.September 2nd 2020 | Go to Today | September 4th 2020
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| General Information for September 3rd 2020 | |
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| There are 1 public holidays today. | |
| Day 247 of 2020 | |
| 119 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 36 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1987 - In a coup d'état in Burundi, President Jean-Baptiste Bagaza is deposed by Major Pierre Buyoya. | |
| 1939 - Following the expiry of its 1100hrs ultimatum, Britain declares war on Germany following its invasion of Poland on 1 September and the Second World War begins. | |
| 1878 - About 600 passengers die in the greatest disaster in peacetime Britain when SS Princess Alice collides with a steam collier ship. | |
| 1260 - The Mamluks defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in Palestine, marking their first decisive defeat and the point of maximum expansion of the Mongol Empire. |
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