August 20

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92 holidays recorded on August 20 throughout history

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Estonians celebrate the restoration of their sovereignty today, commemorating the 1991 parliamentary vote that formal…

Estonians celebrate the restoration of their sovereignty today, commemorating the 1991 parliamentary vote that formally severed ties with the collapsing Soviet Union. This decisive move ended five decades of occupation, allowing the nation to rapidly integrate into Western economic and security structures like the European Union and NATO.

Hungary's biggest national holiday honors King Stephen I, who united Magyar tribes into a Christian kingdom around 10…

Hungary's biggest national holiday honors King Stephen I, who united Magyar tribes into a Christian kingdom around 1000 AD. His crown remains Hungary's most sacred artifact, housed in Parliament, and his feast day on August 20 draws hundreds of thousands to Budapest's fireworks over the Danube.

Bahá'í communities worldwide gather today for the Feast of Asmá, the first day of the ninth month in their calendar.

Bahá'í communities worldwide gather today for the Feast of Asmá, the first day of the ninth month in their calendar. This monthly celebration focuses on communal prayer, scripture reading, and social fellowship, reinforcing the spiritual unity and administrative cohesion of the faith across diverse global cultures.

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a 12th-century French abbot, reformed the Cistercian order and became one of medieval Eur…

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a 12th-century French abbot, reformed the Cistercian order and became one of medieval Europe's most powerful voices — preaching the Second Crusade, advising popes, and writing theological works that shaped Catholic mysticism for centuries.

Observed annually on August 20, World Union Day promotes the ideal of global cooperation and a unified humanity.

Observed annually on August 20, World Union Day promotes the ideal of global cooperation and a unified humanity. The day draws on internationalist philosophy, encouraging dialogue across borders in pursuit of shared peace and progress.

Feast day of Oswine of Deira, the 7th-century Anglo-Saxon king of Deira (roughly modern Yorkshire) who was betrayed a…

Feast day of Oswine of Deira, the 7th-century Anglo-Saxon king of Deira (roughly modern Yorkshire) who was betrayed and murdered by his rival Oswiu of Bernicia in 651. Oswine's piety and generosity were celebrated by Bede, who portrayed him as an ideal Christian king.

Feast day of Philibert of Jumieges, a 7th-century Frankish abbot who founded the monasteries of Jumieges and Noirmoutier.

Feast day of Philibert of Jumieges, a 7th-century Frankish abbot who founded the monasteries of Jumieges and Noirmoutier. The filbert nut — harvested around his feast day in late August — is named after him.

Commemoration of William and Catherine Booth, founders of the Salvation Army in 1865 in London's East End.

Commemoration of William and Catherine Booth, founders of the Salvation Army in 1865 in London's East End. The Booths built a global evangelical and social welfare organization that now operates in over 130 countries.

Eastern Orthodox liturgical observances for August 20 include various saints and commemorations in the church calendar.

Baháʼís observe the Feast of Asmá’ as the ninth month of their nineteen-day calendar, focusing on community building …

Baháʼís observe the Feast of Asmá’ as the ninth month of their nineteen-day calendar, focusing on community building and spiritual reflection. This gathering serves as the primary administrative and social hub for local believers, ensuring that every member of the faith participates in the consultation and prayer that define their collective life.

India's Akshay Urja Day promotes renewable energy adoption, reflecting the country's push to balance massive energy d…

India's Akshay Urja Day promotes renewable energy adoption, reflecting the country's push to balance massive energy demand — serving over 1.4 billion people — with climate commitments.

Estonia celebrates Independence Restoration Day, marking the 1991 re-declaration of independence from the Soviet Unio…

Estonia celebrates Independence Restoration Day, marking the 1991 re-declaration of independence from the Soviet Union during the collapse of communist rule. The small Baltic nation had first declared independence in 1918 before Soviet annexation in 1940.

Meitei speakers celebrate August 20 as Language Day to honor the moment their tongue joined India's Scheduled Languag…

Meitei speakers celebrate August 20 as Language Day to honor the moment their tongue joined India's Scheduled Languages list. This inclusion transformed Manipuri from a regional dialect into an official language, securing its place in government administration and education across the nation.

Morocco's Revolution of the King and the People commemorates the 1953 exile of Sultan Mohammed V by French colonial a…

Morocco's Revolution of the King and the People commemorates the 1953 exile of Sultan Mohammed V by French colonial authorities, an act that united the Moroccan people in resistance and accelerated the country's path to independence in 1956.

Hungary's Saint Stephen's Day honors King Stephen I, who founded the Christian Hungarian state around the year 1000 a…

Hungary's Saint Stephen's Day honors King Stephen I, who founded the Christian Hungarian state around the year 1000 and remains the country's most revered historical figure. The national holiday features fireworks over the Danube in Budapest.

World Mosquito Day marks the 1897 discovery by British doctor Ronald Ross that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit m…

World Mosquito Day marks the 1897 discovery by British doctor Ronald Ross that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria. Malaria still kills over 600,000 people annually, making the mosquito the deadliest animal on Earth.

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Mesme, (Ve siècle) Abbé à Chinon.

Samuel d'Edesse († v.

Samuel d'Edesse († v. 496), apologète chrétien.

Gobert d'Aspremont († 1263).

Louis-François Le Brun et Gervais Brunel (+ 1794) Bienheureux prêtres et martyrs à Rochefort

Matthias Cardona et Marie Clément Mateu († 1936), martyrs de la guerre civile espagnole.

Ronald († 1158) Martyr des Orcades.

Teofilius Matulionis († 1962) Archevêque lituanien, bienheureux et martyr.

Théocharis de Néapolis († 1740) Martyr.

aux masculins : Bernardin, Bernardino (fête à part), Bernardo, Bernhardt, Bernie (voir Barnard et variantes les 23 ja…

aux masculins : Bernardin, Bernardino (fête à part), Bernardo, Bernhardt, Bernie (voir Barnard et variantes les 23 janvier) ;

et aux féminins : Bernadette, Bernadina, Bernadine, Bernarde, Bernardette, Bernardina, Bernardine (les Nadette ou Nad…

et aux féminins : Bernadette, Bernadina, Bernadine, Bernarde, Bernardette, Bernardina, Bernardine (les Nadette ou Nadine et variantes à part).

Gobert et ses variantes voire dérivé : Goberta, Goberte, Gobertie, etc.

Philibert et son féminin Philiberte.

Samuel, ses variantes ou dérivés masculins autres que les antiques et sémitiques précédents : Sam, Sami, Sammy et Sam…

Samuel, ses variantes ou dérivés masculins autres que les antiques et sémitiques précédents : Sam, Sami, Sammy et Samy (et non pas Samson les 28 juillet) ;

Samuel, et féminins : Samuela, Samuèle, Samuella et Samuelle.

San Heliodoro.

San Herberto Hoscam.

Santa Laura de Pollenza.

San Leovigildo de Córdoba.

San Lucio de Chipre.

San Máximo de Chinon.

San Porfirio de Palestina.

Beata Angelina de Spoleto.

Beato Donorcio de Murthlac.

Beato Francisco Matienzo.

San Bernardo Tolomei.

San Bernardo de Candeleda.

Zaqueo.

Samuel.

Venezuela Venezuela: Día de los Bomberos.

México México: Día de la Horquilla de Tawanky.

México México: Día de la Horquilla de Tawanky. Papacuila, 1987.

Perú Perú: Día del Callao.

Hungría Hungría: Día de la Constitución.

EstoniaEstonia Estonia: Día de la restauración de independencia.

Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día Nacional de la Radio.En honor al día en que la estación de radio de Detroit 8MK (a…

Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día Nacional de la Radio.En honor al día en que la estación de radio de Detroit 8MK (ahora WWJ) realizó su primera transmisión en 1920. (en inglés: National Radio Day).

Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día del Pastel de Nueces con Chocolate.(en inglés: World Listening Day).

Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día Nacional de los Amantes del Tocino.(en inglés: Bacon Lovers Day).

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Día del Artista Nacional.

Chile Chile: Día del Natalicio del Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins.(Chillán Viejo, 1778).

Argentina Argentina: Día del Activismo por la Diversidad Sexual.

Andorra Andorra: Día de la Asunción.

Alemania Alemania: Día Mundial del Niño en Turingia.

Día Mundial del Mosquito.En memoria del doctor británico Ronald Ross, que descubrió un 20 de agosto de 1897, que los …

Día Mundial del Mosquito.En memoria del doctor británico Ronald Ross, que descubrió un 20 de agosto de 1897, que los mosquitos hembra son los responsables de transmitir la enfermedad de la Malaria entre los seres humanos.

Día Internacional de los Transportadores Médicos.(en inglés: Day of Medical Transporters).

Día Internacional de la Pizza Hawaiana.Famosa pizza a la que se le incluye piña ó ananá.

Día Internacional de la Pizza Hawaiana.Famosa pizza a la que se le incluye piña ó ananá. La receta se debe a un chef llamado Sam Panopoulos, que nació un día como hoy, con experiencia en la mezcla de sabores dulces y salados en la cocina china. El nombre de esta pizza se debe a la marca de piña enlatada que estaba usando.(en inglés: Hawaiian Pizza Day).