This is our day guide for Thursday August 18th 2022 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 2022
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India (regional): Janmashtami
The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat GitaObservances on August 18th 2022
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 2022 | Go to Today | August 19th 2022
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| General Information for August 18th 2022 | |
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| There are 1 public holidays today. | |
| Day 230 of 2022 | |
| 135 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 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. | |
| 1977 - Mega-band The Police play their first gig in Birmingham, UK. | |
| 1933 - Roman Polanski, director of films such as Rosemary's Baby, is born. | |
| 684 - Battle of Marj Rahit: Umayyad partisans defeat the supporters of Ibn al-Zubayr and cement Umayyad control of Syria. |
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