Important Days in August 2020, Important Events in August

August is the 8th month of the year and it has 31 days, carrying a number of special events and dates. every single date has their speciality. some of them fixed in past for remembrance of that particular event, who established on that date. August also carry a lot of festivals in it. which are so important for the celebration. So check out the list of important days in August 2020.

India is a country of many colourful festivals. every month has their special festival for India as like as August. By the source of past event or history. August named after Augustus Caesar, a royal person. now acknowledge the important days in august 2020, special days in august, national events in august and international days in august. 

These days will help you to increase your general knowledge also it will help you in being updated about the past and present. Here is the list of important days and events of August.

List of Important Days in August 2020

Date	Name of Important Days
1 AUGUST	National Mountain Climbing Day,  Yorkshire Day
2  AUGUST( 1st Sunday of August)	Friendship Day
3 AUGUST	Raksha Bandhan
4  AUGUST	U.S. Coast Guard Day
6  AUGUST	Hiroshima Day, Teej ( in India)
7 AUGUST	International Beer Day
8  AUGUST	Quit India Movement Day
9  AUGUST	Nagasaki Day, International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
11 AUGUST	Krishna Janamashtmi
12  AUGUST	International Youth Day
13  AUGUST	International Lefthanders Day
14  AUGUST	Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day)
15  AUGUST	National Mourning Day (Bangladesh)
15  AUGUST	Independence Day in India,  Victory over Japan Day (UK), Day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, National Day of Mourning
16 AUGUST	Bennington Battle Day
17  AUGUST	Indonesian Independence Day
19  AUGUST	World Photography Day, World Humanitarian Day
20  AUGUST	Sadbhavna Diwas, Indian Akshay Urja Day, World Mosquito Day
22 AUGUST	Ganesh Chaturthi
23  AUGUST	International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism
26 August	Women’s Equality Day
29 August	National Sports Day
30 August	Small Industry Day
31 August	Hari Merdeka (Malaysia National Day)

List of Important Days in August 2020 & special days in august

1 AUGUST-

National Mountain Climbing Day

Every year on 1st August National Mountain Climbing Day is celebrated. It is said that the day was founded in honour of the author's son, Bobby Mathews, and his friend Josh Madigan, for successfully climbing the 46 High Peaks of New York State's Adirondack Mountains.

Yorkshire Day

This day is observed in the memory of a historic English country named as Yorkshire. In the previous years, this is observed by the Yorkshire Ridings Society in 1974.

2 AUGUST-

Friendship Day

Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August and in 2020 it falls on 2 August. In 1935, a tradition of dedicating a day in honour of friends began in the US. Gradually Friendship Day gained popularity and various countries including India also celebrate this day.

3 AUGUST-

Raksha Bandhan

Rakshabandhan is a beautiful thread ceremony in India. in this lovely day sister tying up Rakhi (holy thread) in her brother's wrist. Raksha Bandhan is an auspicious festival that is celebrated on the full-moon day of the Hindu Month of Sravana which usually comes on last month of July and start of August. this time it falls on the 3rd of August.

4 AUGUST-

 U.S. Coast Guard Day

This day is observed as the establishing day of the U.S. Coast Guard and also praises the contributions of Coast Guards. The importance of this day holds a very significant part in U.S. Armed Forces.

6 AUGUST-

Hiroshima Day

On August 6, 1945, due to a nuclear bomb attack, a whole city of Hiroshima in Japan was devastated and thousands of people lost their lives. Hiroshima Day is celebrated on August 6 in the memorial of those who lost their lives on this unfortunate day, decades ago.

Teej ( In India)

Teej is one of the music festivals of India, which is celebrated by all the ladies and girls. Teej features absolute grandeur and glory. Mostly girls and women dress up in green and dance and sing. 

7 AUGUST-

International Beer Day

International Beer Day is celebrated on the first Friday of August. Basically, it was started in Santa Cruz, California in 2007. 

8 AUGUST-

Quit India Movement Day

Another name used for this day is August Kranti Diwas. This day is observed in the memory of the Quit India movement that shows off the greatest struggle of freedom fighters.

9 AUGUST-

Nagasaki Day

Counted in the list of important days in August 2020 is the Nagasaki Day. This day is celebrated every year on August 9 and is dedicated to those people who lost their lives in the nuclear attack by America in 1945.

 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 

Every year International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August to support people from around the world to increase the UN's message on the protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples.

11 AUGUST-

Krishna Janamashtmi

Janamashtmi is one of the auspicious festivals of India which is mostly praised by Hindus all over the world. The day is celebrated to memorialise the birthday of Hindu God Lord Krishna. Many people do fasting on this day and kids dress-up like Lord Krishna and break Dahi Handi hanging at the top. 

12 AUGUST-

International Youth Day

The International Youth Day is definitely one of the most special days in August. This day is observed with a lot of enthusiasm and plentiful globally to draw attention towards the growth and growth of the young minds i.e. the youth of nations.

13 AUGUST-

International Lefthanders Day

Every year on 13 August Lefthanders Day is celebrated. It increases awareness about the problems and challenges that left-handed persons face.

14 AUGUST-

Youm-e-Azadi ( Independence Day of Pakistan)

This day holds significance for the constitutional bodies of Pakistan. This day is observed as the independence of Pakistan. On this day in 1947, Pakistan got free from the British Rule.

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 after a long struggle. It makes us remind about a new beginning, the beginning of a new age free from British colonialism of more than 200 years.

National Day of mourning (Bangladesh)

A day devoted to the remembrance of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Also known as Father of the Nation for Bangladesh. August 13 marks the death anniversary of Bangabandhu, who was brutally slaughtered beside his other family members in the year 1975.

Victory over Japan Day (UK)

This day is observed in the representation of the victory of the UK over Japan in World War II. On this day Japan army abandoned in front of the UK army and the official notice of surrender is released in 1945.

Day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

On 15 August, the Christian feast day of the Theory of Mary is observed with the belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary into Heaven following her death. especially, it is celebrated in parts of Europe and South America. It is also called the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

16 AUGUST-

Bennington Battle Day

A Day dedicated to the Battle of Bennington held in 1777 on August 16 is known as the Bennington Battle Day. A revolutionary battle in American history, which was an essential part of the Saratoga campaign. It is celebrated on 16 August.

17 AUGUST-

Indonesian Independence Day

This day is counted as a national holiday in Indonesia. On this day Indonesia proclaimed their independence in 1945. This day becomes a national holiday in 1953 under the rule of0 Sukarno.

19 AUGUST-

 World Photography Day

World Photography Day is celebrated on 19 August annually to increase awareness about the significance of photography.

World Humanitarian Day

A day devoted to commemorating the contribution of individuals who sacrificed or lives for Humanitarian services is World Humanitarian Day. OBSERVED on 19 August each annual year also recognise and acknowledge the female workers and women around the world, for their vital role in Humanitarian services.

20 AUGUST-

Sadbhavna Diwas

Sadbhavna Divas is celebrated on 20 August every year to honour the memory of our late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. In English, Sadbhavna means goodwill and bonafide.

 World Mosquito Day

This day is observed to informed of people of the diseases and the impacts provoked by a female mosquito named Anopheles. This day commemorates Sir Ronald Ross who discovered Malaria in 1897.

Indian Akshay Urja Day

The Birth Anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi’s is observed as the Indian Akshay Urja Day. A Day which directs on the growth of renewable energy sources in India. This great day is observed on 20 August.

22 AUGUST-

 Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinaya Chaturthi is HONOURED among the Hindus on the appearance of Ganesha to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother Goddess Parvati. The whole week is marked to observe this festival. People install Clay idols of Lord Ganesha in their homes or pandals and pray them by offering Modaks and sweets. 

23 AUGUST-

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

This day is celebrated on 23 August annually to remind us about the struggle of the slave trade in memory of all peoples that is about the tragedy of the oceanic slave trade. It provides a chance to think about the historic causes and the ends of the slave trade.

 European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism

This day is also known as Black Ribbon Day and this day is observed in the memory of victims of Stalinist, communist, fascist and Nazi regimes.

26 AUGUST-

Women's Equality Day

Included among the most unique days of August is the Women's Equality Day, observed on 26 August. A day on which women in the United States got equal right to vote due to the 19th Amendment of the Constitution. A day which holds a lot of political importance in world history.

29 AUGUST-

National Sports Day

National Sports Day is observed on 29 August every year to acknowledge the birthday of Dhyan Chand a field hockey player. National Sports Day is also remembered as Rashtriya Khel Divas.

30 AUGUST-

 Small Industry Day

This day is observed for praising the participation of small industries in providing weapons and vehicles for the U.S. military. In this production, very few people are involved.

31 AUGUST-

Hari Merdeka (Malaysia National Day)

Every year Hari Merdeka (Malaysia National Day) is observed on 31st of August. 

So, enjoy each and every day and acknowledge all of them for your sharp general knowledge. plan your month according to important days in august 2020.

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