Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on August 8
16 holidays and special days are celebrated on August 8 around the world.
- 16observances
- 62events
Holidays and observances
- Ceasefire Day (end of Iran–Iraq War) (Iraqi Kurdistan) This is a list of public holidays in Iraq.
Christian Feast Day:
Altmann of PassauAltmann was the Bishop of Passau from 1065 until his death. He was an important representative of the Gregorian reforms, monastic founder and reformer. He is venerated as a saint, but not officially canonised.
Christian Feast Day:
Bonifacia Rodríguez y CastroBonifacia Rodríguez y Castro was the co-foundress of the Religious Congregation of the Servants of St. Joseph, who developed the "Nazareth workshop" as both a new format for consecrated life and to help poor and unemployed women. They were an innovative founda- Christian Feast Day: Cyriacus and companionsCyriacus, sometimes Anglicized as Cyriac, according to Christian tradition, is a Christian martyr who was killed in the Diocletianic Persecution. He is one of twenty-seven saints, most of them martyrs, who bear this name, of whom only seven are honoured by a s
Christian Feast Day:
Dominic de Guzmán, founder of the Dominican Order.Dominic de Guzmán, almost exclusively known as Saint Dominic, was a Castilian religious priest and the founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). He is the patron saint of astronomers and natural scientists, and he and the Dominicans are traditionally cre
Christian Feast Day:
Four Crowned MartyrsThe Four Crowned Martyrs or Four Holy Crowned Ones were nine individuals who are venerated as martyrs and saints of Early Christianity. The nine saints are divided into two groups:Severus, Severian(us), Carpophorus (Carpoforus), Victorinus
Claudius, Castorius- Christian Feast Day: Blessed Maria Anna Rosa CaianiMaria Anna Rosa Caiani was an Italian Roman Catholic nun from Florence who established the Minim Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1902. Caiani assumed the religious name of "Maria Margherita of the Sacred Heart" in 1902 after she professed into her new congregat
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Mary MacKillopMary Helen MacKillop RSJ was an Australian religious sister. She was born in Melbourne but is best known for her activities in South Australia. Together with Fr Julian Tenison-Woods, she founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, a congregation of r
Christian Feast Day:
Severus of VienneSeverus of Vienne was a priest who evangelised in Vienne, France. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church as well as in other denominations. Severus was reportedly Indian by birth and of wealthy origins. His entry in the Roman Martyrology reads:"At V
Christian Feast Day:
August 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)August 7 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - August 9
Father's Day or Bā bā Day (爸爸節), Bā Bā is Mandarin for "father" and "8-8", or August 8. (Mongolia, Taiwan)Father's Day is a day set aside for honoring one's father, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. "Father's Day" complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Mother's Day and, in some countries, Sib
Happiness Happens DaySecret Society of Happy People (SOHP) is an American organization that celebrates the expression of happiness. Founded in August 1998, the society encourages thousands of members from all around the globe to recognize their happy moments and think about happin
International Cat DayInternational Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August of every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. It is a day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.
Namesday of the Queen (Sweden)
By an ordinance issued by the government of Sweden, a number of days of the calendar year are designated as official flag flying days when the Swedish flag is flown on all public flagpoles and buildings. Hoisting of the Swedish flag on private flagpoles on t- Nane Nane Day (Tanzania)Nane Nane Day on 8 August celebrates to recognize the important contribution of farmers to the national Tanzanian economy. Nane Nane means "eight eight" in Swahili, the national language of Tanzania.
Signal Troops Day (Ukraine)The Armed Forces of Ukraine are the military forces of Ukraine. They consist of the three branches: the Ground Forces, the Air Force and the Navy, and a number of separately organized forces and specialized support commands: the Air Assault Forces, the Marine
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on August 8?
16 observances are celebrated on August 8 around the world: Ceasefire Day (end of Iran–Iraq War) (Iraqi Kurdistan), Christian Feast Day: Altmann of Passau, Christian Feast Day: Bonifacia Rodríguez y Castro, Christian Feast Day: Cyriacus and companions, Christian Feast Day: Dominic de Guzmán, founder of the Dominican Order., Christian Feast Day: Four Crowned Martyrs. The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on August 8?
62 documented historical events happened on August 8, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Spring and Autumn period: Amid a succession dispute, the forces of Duke Zhuang of Lu, who was attempting to install a claimant to the Qi throne, were defeated at the Battle of Qianshi. On the same day, in another year: Reconquista: In the early stages of the Mudéjar revolt, Muslim rebels captured the Alcázar of Jerez de la Frontera in present-day Spain, holding it for about two months. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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