This is our day guide for Thursday August 19th 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 19th 2021
International: Ashura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram
Afghanistan: Independence Day
Independence from British imperial control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.Regional
Philippines (regional): Birthday of Manuel L Quezon
Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and AuroraAugust 18th 2021 | Go to Today | August 20th 2021
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| General Information for August 19th 2021 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 231 of 2021 | |
| 134 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1989 - Polish president Wojciech Jaruzelski nominates Solidarity activist Tadeusz Mazowiecki to be the first non-communist prime minister in 42 years. | |
| 1964 - Syncom 3, the first geostationary communication satellite, was launched. | |
| 1153 - Baldwin III of Jerusalem takes control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende, and also captures Ascalon. | |
| 295 BC - The first temple to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty and fertility, is dedicated by Quintus Fabius Maximus Gurges during the Third Samnite War. |
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