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Flag Day in Russia on 22 August commemorates raising of the present flag after a 1991 coup attempt. https://t.co/gSGevUgfb4 -
Today is National Tooth Fairy Day in the USA, the tradition of a visit from the tooh faith leaving a gift every time a child loses a tooth
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King Mohammed VI's Birthday, the current King of #Morocco celebrates his public birthday today, 21 August. https://t.co/fqezMOPxFZ
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Ninoy Aquino Day observed on August 21 in the Philippines commemorating the assassination of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" #Aquino, Jr.
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20 August - Hungary's first king St. Stephen's Day, also the day of the Foundation of Hungary, led the country into the Christian church.
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20 August marks Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas in India - celebrates #renewalenergy and the birthday of former prime minister Rajiv #Gandhi.
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Morocco celebrates Revolution Day on 20 August, remembering the #Revolution of the King and People and end of French colonial rule in 1953
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Independence Restoration Day on 20 August in Estonia marks the re-declaration of the #independence of Estonia from the Soviet Union in 1991
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Revolution Day on 20 August in Western Sahara marks the end of French colonial rule in 1953
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World Humanitarian Day - 19 August - recognises those who face danger & adversity in order to help others. #WHD https://t.co/lid3lHQGDp
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19 August was the Day of the Failed 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt by members of the Soviet Union's government against President Gorbachev.
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The National Aviation Day (August 19) is a United States national observation that celebrates the development of #aviation.
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19 August is Independence Day in Afghanistan, and commemorates the Treaty of Rawalpindi in 1919 granting #independence from Britain.
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Vinalia Rustica, a Roman festival of the wine harvest was on August 19 before the harvest and grape-pressing. https://t.co/7a4U200lZW
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On 19 August 1945, the Việt Minh under Hồ Chí Minh began a revolution against French colonial rule in Vietnam. #AugustRevolution
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Argentina marks General Jose de #SanMartin Day on 18 August, the anniversary of the death of the liberator of #Argentina, Chile and Peru.
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18th August is National #Science Day in Thailand, commemorating King Mongkut's prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse in 1868.
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International #YouthDay on 12 August is a #UN day driving support to improve the situation of young people. #IYD https://t.co/ACvVMvJgE6
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The Glorious Twelfth (12th August) marks the start of the shooting season for Red Grouse in Great Britain! https://t.co/ajU6HSzho2