This is our day guide for Thursday August 1st 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?
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General Information for August 1st 2024 | |
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There are 7 public holidays today. | |
Day 214 of 2024 | |
152 days left in 2024 | |
Week 31 of the year | |
On this Day in History | |
1927 - The Nanchang Uprising marks the first significant battle in the Chinese Civil War between the Kuomintang and Chinese Communist Party. This day is commemorated as the anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army. | |
1894 - The First Sino-Japanese War erupts between Japan and China over Korea. | |
1192 - Richard the Lionheart landed on Jaffa and defeated the army of Saladin | |
Every year - People in the north east of England wear a white rose in their lapels during the celebration of Yorkshire Day. |