This is our day guide for Tuesday September 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 September 3rd 2024
San Marino: Foundation Day
San Marino was founded in 301 AD by St. Marinus, a stone mason from Croatia who wanted to escape persecution by the emperor Diocletian
Vietnam: National Day Holiday
From 2021, Vietnamese employees will receive a second day of holidays for National Day.Observances on September 3rd 2024
Taiwan: Armed Forces Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Armed Forces Day
United Kingdom: International Bacon Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Bacon Day
USA: National Welsh Rarebit Day
It's a grilled cheese on steroids. Note - do not add steroids to the recipe.
USA: U.S. Bowling League Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of U.S. Bowling League Day
Philippines: Yamashita surrender
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Yamashita surrender
International: World Skyscraper Day
September 3rd is the global commemorative day for skyscrapers
China: Victory Day
Commemorates the anniversary of the victory over Japan in the second world war.
United Kingdom: Merchant Navy Day
Merchant Navy Day is observed in the UK and Canada, honouring the sacrifices made during war and conflict.
Australia: National Flag Day
Commemorates the day in 1901 on which the Australian National Flag was first flown.
USA: National Another Look Unlimited Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Another Look Unlimited DaySeptember 2nd 2024 | Go to Today | September 4th 2024
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| General Information for September 3rd 2024 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 247 of 2024 | |
| 119 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 36 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1939 - Following the expiry of its 1100hrs ultimatum, Britain declares war on Germany following its invasion of Poland on 1 September and the Second World War begins. | |
| 1878 - About 600 passengers die in the greatest disaster in peacetime Britain when SS Princess Alice collides with a steam collier ship. | |
| 1658 - Oliver Cromwell, lord protector of England, dies (b. 1599). | |
| 1189 - Richard I of England (a.k.a. Richard "the Lionheart") is crowned at Westminster. |
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