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Events In August 2025
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in August of this year.
August Events
Whale Shark Day, Intl.: August 30
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Whale sharks are the most prominent member of the shark family, growing to over 46 feet in length (14m+), which is why they are called whales. These gentle giants have tiny teeth, smaller than most people...
August
African Descent, Intl. Day for People of:...
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The United Nations will celebrate the International Day for People of African Descent for the first time on August 31, 2021. The observance aims to honor the remarkable contributions of the African diaspo...
August
African Descent, Intl. Day for People of:...
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CELEBRATING AN AMAZING PEOPLE: INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT The International Day for People of African Descent, observed annually on August 31, aims to promote the worldwide contribut...
August
Constitution Day, (KZ)(1995): August 31
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Constitution Day in Kazakhstan marks the anniversary of August 31, 1995, when the nation ratified its constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.
August
Crankshaft (1987): August 31
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Crankshaft celebrates the initial publishing of the nationally syndicated comic strip on August 31, 1987.
August
Diatomaceous Earth Day, Ntl.: August 31
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Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring type of sedimentary rock. Most people are familiar with its implementation in filtering swimming pools or as a natural insecticide. Diatoms, which die and form...
August
Eat Outside Day: August 31
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Eat Outside Day marks the end of summer in the Northern hemisphere and the season for eating al fresco. Participants are encouraged to take their meals outside and enjoy the last few days of the warm s...
August
Freedom Day, (MY)(1957): August 31
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Freedom Day in Malaysia marks the anniversary of August 31, 1957, the day the nation received its independence from Britain. Freedom Day is a national holiday.
August
Independence Day, (KG)(1991): August 31
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Independence Day in Kyrgyzstan marks the anniversary of August 31, 1991, when the nation declared its independence from the Soviet Union. Independence Day is a national holiday.
August
Independence Day, (TT)(1962): August 31
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Independence Day in Trinidad and Tobago marks the anniversary of August 31, 1962, when the islands became independent nations of the British Commonwealth. Independence Day is a national holiday.
August
Legacy Week (AU): August 31 - September 6...
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Legacy Week, also called Badge Day, first ran in 1942. Promoted by Legacy Australia, the organization describes this week's mission thus: "Legacy Week is the annual national appeal to raise awareness an...
August
Love Litigators Day, Ntl.: August 31
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Love Litigators Day spreads the love to one of the most reviled and ridiculed yet admired professions: lawyers, or those arguing court cases. Love Litigators Day is a Wellcat holiday.
August
Matchmaker Day, Ntl.: August 31
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Today is the day to celebrate the matchmakers in your life, whether your best friend, a cousin, a coworker, or a professional. Matchmakers are the people that bring people together and often introduce us...
August
Mother Tongue Day, (MD)(1991): August 31
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Mother Tongue Day in Moldova marks the anniversary of August 31, 1991, when the nation exchanged the Cyrillic alphabet with the Latin alphabet. Mother Tongue Day is a national holiday.
August
Overdose Awareness Day, Intl.: August 31
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International Overdose Awareness Day was initiated in 2001 by Sally J. Finn at The Salvation Army in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. Since 2001, many community members and government and non-government o...
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