This is our day guide for Wednesday July 3rd 2024 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 3rd 2024
Belarus: Independence Day
Adopted in 1996, in commemoration of the Red Army's 1944 liberation of Minsk during the Minsk OffensiveRegional
India (regional): Behdienkhlam
Behdienkhlam (chasing away the Demon of Cholera) is celebrated in mid-July after the sowing period. It is the most important festival of the Jaintia tribesRegional
India (regional): Public Holiday
A public holiday has been declared in Manipur due to adverse weather conditions.
US Virgin Islands: V.I. Emancipation Day
Commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the Danish West Indies on July 3rd 1848Observances on July 3rd 2024
USA: National Chocolate Wafers Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Wafers Day
USA: National Eat Your Beans Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat Your Beans Day
USA: National Crown Day
National CROWN Day is a day of solidarity for the human rights of Black women, men, and children to wear their natural hair boldly, and proudly, without the fear of being discriminated against in school or the workplace.
USA: National Stay Out of the Sun Day
On July 3, this day encourages us to give our skin a much-needed break from the sweltering heat.July 2nd 2024 | Go to Today | July 4th 2024
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| General Information for July 3rd 2024 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 185 of 2024 | |
| 181 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 27 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1960 - Vince Clarke, a songwriter for the bands Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure, is born. | |
| 1938 - In England, the Mallard sets the world speed record for a steam railway locomotive: 126mph (203km/h). | |
| 1863 - Third day of the Battle of Gettysburg; the fallen are later commemorated in The Gettysburg Address. | |
| 1814 - Fort Erie is captured during the War of 1812. |
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