This is our day guide for Wednesday August 18th 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 August 18th 2021
International: Ashura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram
Iran: Tasoua Hosseini
Commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Mohammed
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.Observances on August 18th 2021
Indonesia: Constitution Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Constitution Day
USA: National Ice Cream Pie Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ice Cream Pie Day
USA: National Mail Order Catalog Day
While the golden age of thumbing through a thick catalog may be over, printed catalogs still have a role to play.
United Kingdom: Pinot Noir Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pinot Noir Day
Thailand: National Science Day
August 18th is National Science Day in Thailand, commemorating King Mongkut's prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse in 1868.
International: Never Give Up Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Never Give Up Day.
USA: National Couple's Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Couple's Day.
International: National Fajita Day
Those who choose to observe National Fajita Day can do so by visiting their favorite restaurant and indulging in the celebrated Mexican inspired dish.August 17th 2021 | Go to Today | August 19th 2021
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| General Information for August 18th 2021 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 230 of 2021 | |
| 135 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - Mega-band The Police play their first gig in Birmingham, UK. | |
| 1977 - Steve Biko is arrested at a police roadblock under the Terrorism Act No 83 of 1967 in King William's Town, South Africa. He later dies from injuries sustained during this arrest bringing attention to South Africa's apartheid policies. | |
| 684 - Battle of Marj Rahit: Umayyad partisans defeat the supporters of Ibn al-Zubayr and cement Umayyad control of Syria. | |
| Every year - The feast day of St. Helena of Constantine is celebrated in the West. |
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