16 August - Bennington Battle Day
Bennington Battle Day is observed on 16 August
annually to honour the Battle of Bennington which took place on 16 August,
1777.
Friday, 14 August 2020
DAY 15 August - National Mourning Day (Bangladesh), Independence Day in India, Day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
15 August - National Mourning Day (Bangladesh)
On 15 August, National Mourning Day in
Bangladesh is observed. On this day Bangladesh's first President Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman was assassinated along with most of his family members.
15 August – Independence Day in India
Every Year on 15 August, India celebrates
Independence Day. As on this day, India got freedom from British rule. It makes
us remind about a new beginning, the beginning of a new era free from British
colonialism of more than 200 years.
15 August - Day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
On 15 August, the Christian feast day of the
Assumption of Mary is celebrated with the belief that God assumed the Virgin
Mary into Heaven following her death. Mainly, it is celebrated in parts of
Europe and South America. It is also called the Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary.
AUGUST IMPORTANT DAYS 11,12,13,14
11 and 12 August - Janmashtami
It is celebrated on 11 and 12 August this year.
Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna who is lovingly known as
Kanha. He is considered as one of the most powerful human incarnations of the
Lord Vishnu. Dahi Handi is one of the most festive events of the Janmashtami
celebration.
12 August – International Youth Day
International Youth Day is celebrated on 12
August around the globe to focus on the development and protection of youth in
the society.
12 August: World Elephant Day
It is observed on 12 August annually to make
people understand to preserve and protect the giant animal elephant. This is
the way to bring the world together to help elephants.
13 August - International Lefthanders Day
Every year on 13 August Lefthanders Day is
observed. It raises awareness about the problems and difficulties that left
handed persons faced.
13 August - World Organ Donation Day
World Organ Donation Day is observed on 13
August to spread awareness about the importance of organ donation.
14 August - Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day)
Youm-e-Azadi or Pakistan Independence Day is
observed annually on 14 August. On this day Pakistan achieved Independence and
was declared a sovereign nation following the end of British rule in 1947.
Tuesday, 4 August 2020
DAY 9 August - Nagasaki Day, International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
DAY 9 August - Nagasaki Day
The United States on 9 August, 1945 dropped a second bomb on Japan at Nagasaki and the bomb is also known as ‘Fat Man’. It was dropped three days after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
DAY 9 August - International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
Every year International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is celebrated on 9 August to encourage people from around the world to spread the UN's message on the protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples.
DAY 8 August – Quit India Movement Day
DAY 8 August – Quit India Movement Day
All India Congress Committee session in Bombay on 8 August, 1942, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi launched the 'Quit India Movement'. It is also known as August Movement or August Kranti.
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