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Events In August 2025
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in August of this year.
August Events
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve...
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Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Week (ESGR) is a program initiated by the Department of Defense in 1972. This program aims to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Serv...
August
Feet, I Love My Feet Day: August 17
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I Love My Feet Day is about paying attention to the foundation of your life and what everything you do, stands on. Created by author Carolyn D Jenkins to promote her children's book on foot care, "My F...
August
Friendship Day, Women's Ntl.: August 17
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Human beings are social creatures and have always valued the importance of friends in their lives. Women tend to be more social than men—fun fact: The average woman speaks 5,000 words daily, while the ave...
August
Independence Day, (GA)(1960): August 17
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Independence Day in Gabon marks the anniversary of August 17, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.
August
Independence Day, (ID)(1945): August 17
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Independence Day in Indonesia marks the anniversary of August 17, 1945, when Indonesia declared independence from The Netherlands. Independence was achieved on December 27, 1949. Independence Day is a na...
August
Made in the Philippines Product Week: Augu...
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MADE IN THE PHILIPPINES PRODUCT WEEK: SHOWCASING LOCAL EXCELLENCE Every August, the Philippines celebrates Made in the Philippines Product Week, a vibrant event promoting and celebrating Filipino-made go...
August
Meaning of "Is" Day, Ntl. (1998): August 1...
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National Meaning of "Is" Day remembers and marks the day former US President Bill Clinton augmented the dictionary. Under oath, he clarified his alleged extra-marital relationship with Monica Lewinsky be...
August
Nonprofit Day, Ntl. (1894): August 17
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On August 17, 1894, the US Congress passed the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act. The act allowed charitable institutions and nonprofit organizations to avoid or minimize their federal and state tax burdens in the...
August
San Martín Day (AR)(1850): August 17
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José de San Martín was a hero of Peru, Chile, and Argentina's struggle for independence from Spain. A general, statesman, and diplomat, his efforts were central to creating the nations of today. San Martí...
August
Simha Sankranti (H): August 17
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Simha Sankranti marks the day when the sun moves from Karka Rashi to Simha, according to the Zodiac Calendar. Simha Sankranti signals the beginning of the Malayalam calendar in Kerala. Devotees offer...
August
Thrift Shop Day, Ntl. (1899): August 17
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National Thrift Shop Day celebrates buying and selling things at a discount. It is supported by several thrift retailers nationwide, including Goodwill Industries, which offers discounts and special progr...
August
Vanilla Custard Day: August 17
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National Vanilla Custard Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor. Custard is like pudding; only custard has eggs in it. Take a break and enjoy a little vanilla custard today.
August
Bad Poetry Day: August 18
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Bad Poetry Day celebrates horrible poetry! Bad Poetry Day is a day to revel in the irritation of others, pull out that teen angst poem you wrote in high school, and burn it.
August
Badge Ribbon Day, Ntl.: August 18
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Badge ribbons are added to conference and trade show name badges to show individuality, identify classifications of visitors or provide talking points. Badge ribbons originated in 1993; badge ribbons have...
August
Discovery Day, (CA-YT)(1896): August 18
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Discovery Day in Canada’s Yukon Territory is celebrated on the Monday nearest to August 16, when gold was discovered in the region in 1896.
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