Day Guide for Saturday July 20th 2024 What are the holidays on July 20th 2024?

This is our day guide for Saturday July 20th 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 20th 2024

Colombia: Declaration of Independence

Key events related to Colombia's independence from Spain occurred on July 20th 1810

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India (regional): Kharchi Puja

Tripura. Last day of a festival to worship the cleansing of the earth and honour 14 gods

Lao: Women's Union Establishment Day

The Lao Women's Union was established on July 20th 1955 to promote the role of women under the National Constitution

Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Waso

Marks the start of Buddhist lent and the anniversary of Buddha's first sermon on the Four Noble Truths

Sri Lanka: Esala Full Moon Poya

Celebrates the Buddha's first sermon and the arrival of the Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka

Thailand: Asahna Bucha Day

Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago

Observances on July 20th 2024

USA: National Lollipop Day

This observance day for a popular treat will take some licking.

USA: National Hot Dog Day

From its humble beginnings as a street food staple to its iconic status at baseball games and backyard barbecues, the hot dog has become a symbol of community, joy, and all things Americana.

International: International Chess Day

Played by millions of people worldwide, chess is believed to be derived from the Indian game chaturanga sometime before the 7th century.

USA: National Moon Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Moon Day.

USA: National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day

USA: National Woodie Wagon Day

This classic style of car embodies the American values of tradition and adventure.

USA: Toss Away the Could Haves and Should Haves Day

This is a day to embrace your inner Édith Piaf - and regret nothing!

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General Information for July 20th 2024
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 202 of 2024
164 days left in 2024
Week 29 of the year
On this Day in History
1969 - Armstrong and Aldrin land on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Richard Nixon is President of the United States at the time of the landing.
1960 - The Polaris missile is successfully launched from a submarine, the USS George Washington, for the first time.
1631 - The Sack of Baltimore takes place.
356 BC - Alexander the Great, the Macedonian-Greek king and military leader, is born (d. 323 BC).