This is our day guide for Monday July 8th 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 8th 2024
International: Awal Muharram
Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.Regional
India (regional): Ratha Yatra
Odisha. A festival that involves moving large idols of deities on a chariot
Kazakhstan: Capital City Day (in lieu)
Astana City became the capital of Kazakhstan on July 6th 1994
Malawi: Independence Day (in lieu)
Marks Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966Regional
Malaysia (regional): Awal Muharram
Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Vincy Mas
St. Vincent’s Carnival is known as Vincy Mas and activities culminate on the first Monday in July and the following Tuesday
Solomon Islands: Independence Day (in lieu)
The islands gained their independence from the United Kingdom on July 7th 1978.Observances on July 8th 2024
USA: National Chocolate with Almonds Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate with Almonds Day
International: SCUD Day
Today you should try to see the funny side of life - Savor the Comic and Unplug the Drama.
USA: National Blueberry Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Blueberry Day.
International: International Town Criers Day
Hear ye, hear ye! This day takes place on the second Monday in July.
International: Islamic New Year
Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
Peru: Teacher's Day
Celebrate Teacher's Day Peru on July 6, honoring the first Normal School for Boys founded in 1822 and paying tribute to educators nationwide.July 7th 2024 | Go to Today | July 9th 2024
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| General Information for July 8th 2024 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 190 of 2024 | |
| 176 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 28 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1978 - Martina Navratilova wins the Wimbledon Ladies Singles for the first time. | |
| 1709 - In the Great Northern War, Peter I of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at Poltava, effectively ending Sweden's role as a major power in Europe. | |
| 1648 - The Scots cross the border in the English Civil War. | |
| 975 - Edgar the Peaceful dies. |
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