This is our day guide for Saturday July 29th 2023 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 29th 2023
International: Ashoura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram.
Faroe Islands: St. Olav’s Day
Commemorates the Norwegian King Olav the second, who brought Christianity to the Faroe Islands and who died in battle on July 29th 1030
Peru: Independence Day Holiday
A day to honour the armed forces and the National Police of Peru
Wallis and Futuna: Wallis and Futuna Territory Day
Commemorates the change in status to a French Overseas Territory on this day in 1961.Observances on July 29th 2023
USA: National Chicken Wing Day
Grab a few extra napkins and get ready to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day.
USA: National Lasagna Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lasagna Day
International: International Tiger Day
Wild tiger numbers have dropped by more than 95% since the beginning of the 20th century.
USA: National Lipstick Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lipstick Day.
Canada: Food Day Canada
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Food Day Canada.July 28th 2023 | Go to Today | July 30th 2023
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| General Information for July 29th 2023 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 210 of 2023 | |
| 155 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 30 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1907 - Sir Robert Baden-Powell sets up the Brownsea Island Scout camp in Poole Harbour on the south coast of England. The camp runs from August 1 to August 9, 1907, and is regarded as the foundation of the Scouting movement. | |
| 1851 - Annibale de Gasparis discovers asteroid 15 Eunomia. | |
| 1833 - William Wilberforce, a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade, dies (b. 1759). | |
| 238 - The Praetorian Guard storm the palace and capture Pupienus and Balbinus. They are dragged through the streets of Rome and executed. On the same day, Gordian III, age 13, is proclaimed emperor. |
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