Day Guide for Tuesday July 6th 2021 What are the holidays on July 6th 2021?

This is our day guide for Tuesday July 6th 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?

Holidays on July 6th 2021

Comoros: National Day

Marks independence from France, gained on 6 July 1975

Czech Republic: Jan Hus Day

This holiday commemorates the martyrdom of Jan Hus and is always celebrated on 6 July

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India (regional): MHIP Day

The MHIP is the biggest voluntary organisation in Mizoram and was founded on July 6th 1974

Kazakhstan: Capital City Day

Astana City became the capital of Kazakhstan on July 6th 1994

Lithuania: Anniversary of the Coronation of King Mindaugas

King Mindaugas was the first Grand Duke of Lithuania and the first and only King of a unified Lithuania

Malawi: Independence Day

Marks Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Vincy Mas

St. Vincent’s Carnival is known as Vincy Mas and activities culminate on the first Monday in July and the following Tuesday

Zambia: Unity Day

Zambia Unity Day is intended help foster solidarity between the diverse groups that make up the country

Observances on July 6th 2021

USA: National Fried Chicken Day

Though this day is celebrated in July, fried chicken is a a traditional treat on Christmas Eve in Japan.

International: World Zoonoses Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Zoonoses Day.

Russia: Kupala Night

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Kupala Night.

Peru: Teacher's Day

Celebrate Teacher's Day Peru on July 6, honoring the first Normal School for Boys founded in 1822 and paying tribute to educators nationwide.

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General Information for July 6th 2021
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 187 of 2021
178 days left in 2021
Week 27 of the year
On this Day in History
1917 - During World War I, Arabian troops led by Lawrence of Arabia and Auda ibu Tayi capture Aqaba from the Turks.
1885 - Louis Pasteur successfully tests his vaccine against rabies on Joseph Meister, a boy who was bitten by a rabid dog.
1545 - The Carraquon, part of the French Armada that would later attack the Mary Rose off the Isle of Wight, explodes when the cook accidentally sets fire to the vessel.
1469 - Warwick, Isabel and Clarence crossed to Calais in the prelude to 'The Second War of the Roses'.