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Events In August 2024
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in August of this year.
August Events
Armed Forces Day (GQ)(1979): August 3
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Marking the anniversary of the military revolt, August 3, 1979, against self-proclaimed 'President for Life' Francisco Nguema, Armed Forces Day celebrates the successful resolution of the coup. Also known...
August
Black Pound Day (UK): August 3
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Born in 2020 in the wake of the Black Lives Matter global protest, Black Pound Day in the United Kingdom is a monthly event occurring on the first Saturday of each month. Its purpose is to ask consumers t...
August
Disk Golf Day, Ntl.: August 3
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As with many things, learning about National Disc Golf Day introduced us at LEEP to something new that we knew nothing about. Disc golf is played like golf. Rather than a ball and clubs, players use a d...
August
Dog, Portland Canines Uncorked (US-OR): Au...
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Someone got innovative and mixed wine, dogs, and dog lovers together for a wine tasting event to raise funds for the Oregon Humane Society. Oregon is known for its Pinot Noir wines specifically. Canines...
August
Fancy Farm Picnic (US-KY): August 3
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Southern hospitality is on view in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, on the first Saturday of August. Enjoy food, drinks, music, crafts and entertainment, and barbecue. It wouldn’t be the South without it. Fancy Farm...
August
Grab Some Nuts Day: August 3
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Grab Some Nuts Day is about enjoying nuts. Although several types of nuts have their international celebrations, Grab Some Nuts Day is about enjoying the diversity and tastes of different nuts as part of...
August
Hangover Day, Intl.: August 3
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International Hangover Day follows International Beer Day for obvious reasons. Today, take license to nurse the well-earned hangover achieved by drinking too much beer on International Beer Day. It's a da...
August
Independence Day, (NE)(1960): August 3
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Independence Day in Niger (pronounced Nee-jair) marks the anniversary of August 3, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.
August
Jamaican Patty Day: August 3
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First held in 2015, Jamaican Patty Day is a promotional event of Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill, a national franchise featuring Caribbean food, the most popular of which is the Jamaican Patty. Augu...
August
Mead Day: August 3
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First held in 2002, Mead Day is the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) awareness campaign to bring mead makers together. Mead is a fermented beverage of honey, water, and yeast, and it is believed to...
August
Mustard Day, Ntl.: August 3
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National Mustard Day is hosted by the National Mustard Museum on the first Saturday in August since 1991. Free hot dogs, music, games, other entertainment, and free mustard samplings add to the festivitie...
August
Pidjiguiti Martyrs' Day (GW )(1959): Augus...
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Pidjiguiti Martyrs' Day honors the ultimate sacrifice of 50 striking dockworkers on August 3, 1959, who were killed by Portuguese colonial police.
August
Surfing, Dog Surfing Championships, World:...
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How do you know the silly season has arrived? It's time for the World Dog Surfing Championships in California, USA. The 'silly season' is what journalists use to describe late July through Labor Day, a ti...
August
Watermelon Day, Ntl.: August 3
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Watermelon is 92% water, which makes it the perfect summer treat. The National Watermelon Board champions National Watermelon Month in July and National Watermelon Day on August 3rd. Best way to celeb...
August
Lollapalooza, Chicago (US-IL): August 1-4...
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Created in 1991 in Chicago, Lollapalooza is an annual music festival that features an eclectic collection of popular music genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip-hop, and electron...
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