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Ghost MonthThe seventh lunar month, when the gates of the underworld open; the Ghost Festival falls on its 15th day. Day 1 of lunar month 7.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Minnesota State Fair 2020State Fairgrounds, Falcon HeightsThe Great Minnesota Get-Together: twelve days ending on Labor Day.Minnesota State Fair, computedDetails →DevOpsCon London 2020London, United Kingdom · IndependentA four-day tech conference in London, United Kingdom.IndependentDetails →Das Lakshana Parva (Digambara)Ten days on the ten virtues, the Digambara Paryushana, ending on Anant Chaturdashi. Bhadrapada, Shukla 5. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Ganesh ChaturthiThe birth of Ganesha; a ten-day festival ending with immersion (Anant Chaturdashi). Bhadrapada, Shukla 4. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →
PastAugust 2020
Onam (Thiruvonam)Kerala’s harvest festival and the homecoming of King Mahabali: pookalam flower carpets, the Onasadya feast and snake-boat races. Thiruvonam day in the month...Wikipedia, computedDetails →National Heroes Day (Philippines)PhilippinesA public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Araw ng mga Bayani.Nager.DateDetails →International Day for People of African DescentA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Day of Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial IntelligenceA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →
Zoom earnings (Q2 FY2021)Zoom (ZM)Zoom reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →1950th anniversary: First Jewish–Roman War: Roman forces led by Titus set fire to the Second Temple...In 70, First Jewish–Roman War: Roman forces led by Titus set fire to the Second Temple during the siege of Jerusalem.WikipediaDetails →Santa Rosa de Lima (Peru)PeruA public holiday in Peru.Nager.DateDetails →Victory Day (Turkey)TurkeyA public holiday in Turkey, known locally as Zafer Bayramı.Nager.DateDetails →International Day of the Victims of Enforced DisappearancesA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Day of AshuraThe tenth of Muharram: a fast day for Sunni Muslims and the day Shia Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Husayn at Karbala. 1/10/1442 AH in the Umm al-Qura...Umm al-Qura calendar, computedDetails →International Day against Nuclear TestsA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Webconf.asia 2020Hong Kong · IndependentA two-day tech conference in Hong Kong.IndependentDetails →Dormition of the Theotokos (Julian calendar)The falling asleep of Mary, one of the Twelve Great Feasts. August 15 in the Julian calendar.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →World Lake DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →
BILL earnings (Q4 FY2020)BILL (BILL)BILL reported Q4 FY2020 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →
HP Inc. earnings (Q3 FY2020)HP Inc. (HPQ)HP Inc. reported Q3 FY2020 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →
Nutanix earnings (Q4 FY2020)Nutanix (NTNX)Nutanix reported Q4 FY2020 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →
Okta earnings (Q2 FY2021)Okta (OKTA)Okta reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →
Veeva Systems earnings (Q2 FY2021)Veeva Systems (VEEV)Veeva Systems reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →
Workday earnings (Q2 FY2021)Workday (WDAY)Workday reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →Dormition Fast (Julian calendar)Two weeks of fasting before the Dormition, August 1 to 14 Julian.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →50th anniversary: Betty Friedan and the National Organization for Women organized the Women's...In 1970, Betty Friedan and the National Organization for Women organized the Women's Strike for Equality in New York City, in which 50,000 women protested the...WikipediaDetails →
Box earnings (Q2 FY2021)Box (BOX)Box reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →
Elastic earnings (Q1 FY2021)Elastic (ESTC)Elastic reported Q1 FY2021 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →
NetApp earnings (Q1 FY2021)NetApp (NTAP)NetApp reported Q1 FY2021 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →DevOps Fusion 2020Zurich, Switzerland · IndependentA tech conference in Zurich, Switzerland.IndependentDetails →Fighting AI Bias with High-Quality Training Data 2020Online · IndependentA tech conference, held online.IndependentDetails →GitLab Commit 2020Online · IndependentA tech conference, held online.IndependentDetails →Swiss Testing Day 2020Zurich, Switzerland · IndependentA tech conference in Zurich, Switzerland.IndependentDetails →RenderATL 2020Atlanta, GA · IndependentA three-day tech conference in Atlanta, GA.IndependentDetails →750th anniversary: Philip III became King of France following the death of his father Louis IX...In 1270, Philip III became King of France following the death of his father Louis IX during the Eighth Crusade.WikipediaDetails →First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).NASA, computedDetails →Qixi FestivalThe Chinese Valentine’s Day. Day 7 of lunar month 7.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →
Autodesk earnings (Q2 FY2021)Autodesk (ADSK)Autodesk reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →
Everpure (Pure Storage) earnings (Q2 FY2021)Everpure (Pure Storage) (P)Everpure (Pure Storage) reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →
Hewlett Packard Enterprise earnings (Q3 FY2020)Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported Q3 FY2020 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →
Intuit earnings (Q4 FY2020)Intuit (INTU)Intuit reported Q4 FY2020 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →Independence Day (Ukraine)UkraineA public holiday in Ukraine.Nager.DateDetails →
Palo Alto Networks earnings (Q4 FY2020)Palo Alto Networks (PANW)Palo Alto Networks reported Q4 FY2020 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its AbolitionA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or BeliefA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Paryushana (Svetambara)Eight days of fasting and reflection, the holiest time of the Jain year, ending on Samvatsari, the day of forgiveness (Michhami Dukkadam). Bhadrapada,...Wikipedia, computedDetails →Ninoy Aquino Day (Philippines)PhilippinesA public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr..Nager.DateDetails →Youth Day (Morocco)MoroccoA public holiday in Morocco, known locally as Eid Al Chabab.Nager.DateDetails →Khordad Sal (Shahenshahi)The birthday of Zarathustra, Farvardin 6, as the Parsis of India keep it.Wikipedia, computedDetails →75th anniversary: American physicist Harry Daghlian accidentally dropped a tungsten carbide brick...In 1945, American physicist Harry Daghlian accidentally dropped a tungsten carbide brick onto a plutonium bomb core, exposing himself to neutron radiation and...WikipediaDetails →International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of TerrorismA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Islamic New Year 1442 AHThe first day of Muharram. 1/1/1442 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the evening before; the actual date depends on local moon sighting and can differ...Umm al-Qura calendar, computedDetails →100th anniversary: The American Professional Football Conference, a predecessor of the National...In 1920, The American Professional Football Conference, a predecessor of the National Football League, was established in Canton, Ohio.WikipediaDetails →Islamic New Year (Egypt)EgyptA public holiday in Egypt.Nager.DateDetails →Revolution of the King and the People (Morocco)MoroccoA public holiday in Morocco, known locally as Thawrat al malik wa shâab.Nager.DateDetails →State Foundation Day (Hungary)HungaryA public holiday in Hungary, known locally as Az államalapítás ünnepe.Nager.DateDetails →
Keysight earnings (Q3 FY2020)Keysight (KEYS)Keysight reported Q3 FY2020 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →BSides Manchester 2020Manchester, United Kingdom · IndependentA tech conference in Manchester, United Kingdom.IndependentDetails →KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2020Online · Linux FoundationA four-day tech conference, held online.Linux FoundationDetails →100th anniversary: Russian Civil War: Peasants in Tambov Governorate began a rebellion against the...In 1920, Russian Civil War: Peasants in Tambov Governorate began a rebellion against the Bolshevik government of Soviet Russia.WikipediaDetails →275th anniversary: Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the Jacobite standard at Glenfinnan, Scotland, in...In 1745, Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the Jacobite standard at Glenfinnan, Scotland, in an attempt to regain the British throne for his father, beginning the...WikipediaDetails →
Nvidia earnings (Q2 FY2021)Nvidia (NVDA)Nvidia reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →Transfiguration (Julian calendar)One of the Twelve Great Feasts; fruit and grapes are blessed. August 6 in the Julian calendar.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →World Humanitarian DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →
Analog Devices earnings (Q3 FY2020)Analog Devices (ADI)Analog Devices reported Q3 FY2020 results before the market opened.EarningsDetails →
Synopsys earnings (Q3 FY2020)Synopsys (SNPS)Synopsys reported Q3 FY2020 results after the market closed.EarningsDetails →New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.NASA, computedDetails →100th anniversary: The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified,...In 1920, The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, guaranteeing women's suffrage in the country.WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: World War II: Amid a Soviet invasion of Japanese-held Sakhalin, Japanese police...In 1945, World War II: Amid a Soviet invasion of Japanese-held Sakhalin, Japanese police massacred 18 Koreans in Kamishisuka.WikipediaDetails →Assumption of Mary (Colombia)ColombiaA public holiday in Colombia, known locally as La Asunción.Nager.DateDetails →General José de San Martín Memorial Day (Argentina)ArgentinaA public holiday in Argentina, known locally as Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín.Nager.DateDetails →Independence Day (Indonesia)IndonesiaA public holiday in Indonesia, known locally as Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia.Nager.DateDetails →Marcus Garvey’s BirthdayBorn 1887 in Jamaica, the prophet of the Back to Africa movement.BBC Religions: Rastafari holy days, computedDetails →75th anniversary: Animal Farm, George Orwell's satirical allegory of Soviet totalitarianism, was...In 1945, Animal Farm, George Orwell's satirical allegory of Soviet totalitarianism, was first published.WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: The independence of Indonesia was proclaimed, igniting a revolution against the...In 1945, The independence of Indonesia was proclaimed, igniting a revolution against the Dutch Empire.WikipediaDetails →Parsi New Year (Navroz, Shahenshahi)The new year of the Parsis of India in the Shahenshahi calendar, a public holiday in Maharashtra and Gujarat; Pateti, the day before, is a day of repentance.Wikipedia, computedDetails →100th anniversary: In the United Kingdom, the Blind Persons Act received royal assentIn 1920, In the United Kingdom, the Blind Persons Act received royal assent.WikipediaDetails →100th anniversary: Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians was hit by a pitch and died the following...In 1920, Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians was hit by a pitch and died the following day, becoming the only Major League Baseball player to die directly as...WikipediaDetails →100th anniversary: The Battle of Radzymin, one of the bloodiest and most intense battles of the...In 1920, The Battle of Radzymin, one of the bloodiest and most intense battles of the Polish–Soviet War, concluded with a Polish victory.WikipediaDetails →Assumption and Blessing of the Grapes (Armenian)The Armenian feast of the Assumption, the Sunday nearest August 15, when the first grapes are blessed.Armenian Church (Eastern Diocese of America), computedDetails →75th anniversary: The Stanley Internment Camp in Hong Kong was liberated following the...In 1945, The Stanley Internment Camp in Hong Kong was liberated following the announcement of the surrender of Japan in World War II.WikipediaDetails →PyBay 2020Online · IndependentA two-day tech conference, held online.IndependentDetails →ObonJapanese Buddhist festival honoring ancestors, August 13 to 16 in most of Japan.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Assumption of MaryA holy day of obligation for Catholics and a public holiday in much of Europe and Latin America.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Assumption (Spain)SpainA public holiday in Spain, known locally as Asunción.Nager.DateDetails →Assumption Day (Cameroon)CameroonA public holiday in Cameroon.Nager.DateDetails →Assumption of Mary (Chile)ChileA public holiday in Chile, known locally as Asunción de la Virgen.Nager.DateDetails →Dormition of the Theotokos (Romania)RomaniaA public holiday in Romania, known locally as Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare.Nager.DateDetails →Liberation Day (South Korea)South KoreaA public holiday in South Korea.Nager.DateDetails →Dormition of the Theotokos (Revised Julian calendar)The falling asleep of Mary, one of the Twelve Great Feasts.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →
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| PastNovember 2020 | ||||
| Jun 1Mon5 years ago | Ordinary Time (after Pentecost)The long second stretch of Ordinary Time, from the day after Pentecost to the Saturday before Advent.Religion · Catholic · to Nov 28 · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
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| Jul 6Mon6 years ago | Vassa (Buddhist Rains Retreat)The three-month rains retreat of Theravada monks, from Khao Phansa, the day after Asalha Puja, to Ok Phansa.Religion · Buddhism · to Oct 2 · Bank of Thailand holiday calendar | – | annual | Bank of Thailand holiday calendar |
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| Aug 19Wed6 years ago | Ghost MonthThe seventh lunar month, when the gates of the underworld open; the Ghost Festival falls on its 15th day. Day 1 of lunar month 7.Religion · Taoism and Chinese folk religion · to Sep 16 · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) |
| Aug 27Thu6 years ago | Minnesota State Fair 2020The Great Minnesota Get-Together: twelve days ending on Labor Day.Culture · Minnesota · to Sep 7 · State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights · Minnesota State Fair | State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights | annual | Minnesota State FairComputed (rule) |
| Aug 31Mon6 years ago | DevOpsCon London 2020A four-day tech conference in London, United Kingdom.Tech · Conferences · to Sep 3 · London, United Kingdom · Independent | London, United Kingdom; Independent | annual | Independent |
| Aug 23Sun6 years ago | Das Lakshana Parva (Digambara)TentativeTen days on the ten virtues, the Digambara Paryushana, ending on Anant Chaturdashi. Bhadrapada, Shukla 5. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Jainism · to Sep 1 · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Aug 22Sat6 years ago | Ganesh ChaturthiTentativeThe birth of Ganesha; a ten-day festival ending with immersion (Anant Chaturdashi). Bhadrapada, Shukla 4. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Hinduism · to Sep 1 · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
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| Aug 31Mon6 years ago | Onam (Thiruvonam)TentativeKerala’s harvest festival and the homecoming of King Mahabali: pookalam flower carpets, the Onasadya feast and snake-boat races. Thiruvonam day in the month...Religion · Hinduism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| National Heroes Day (Philippines)A public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Araw ng mga Bayani.Holidays · Philippines · Philippines · Nager.Date | Philippines | annual | Nager.Date | |
| International Day for People of African DescentA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| International Day of Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial IntelligenceA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Zoom earnings (Q2 FY2021)Zoom reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Zoom (ZM) · Earnings | Zoom (ZM) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Aug 30Sun6 years ago | 1950th anniversary: First Jewish–Roman War: Roman forces led by Titus set fire to the Second Temple...In 70, First Jewish–Roman War: Roman forces led by Titus set fire to the Second Temple during the siege of Jerusalem.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Santa Rosa de Lima (Peru)A public holiday in Peru.Holidays · Peru · Peru · Nager.Date | Peru | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Victory Day (Turkey)A public holiday in Turkey, known locally as Zafer Bayramı.Holidays · Turkey · Turkey · Nager.Date | Turkey | annual | Nager.Date | |
| International Day of the Victims of Enforced DisappearancesA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Aug 29Sat6 years ago | Day of AshuraTentativeThe tenth of Muharram: a fast day for Sunni Muslims and the day Shia Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Husayn at Karbala. 1/10/1442 AH in the Umm al-Qura...Religion · Islam · Umm al-Qura calendar | – | annual | Umm al-Qura calendarComputed (rule) |
| International Day against Nuclear TestsA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Aug 28Fri6 years ago | Webconf.asia 2020A two-day tech conference in Hong Kong.Tech · Conferences · to Aug 29 · Hong Kong · Independent | Hong Kong; Independent | annual | Independent |
| Dormition of the Theotokos (Julian calendar)The falling asleep of Mary, one of the Twelve Great Feasts. August 15 in the Julian calendar.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) | |
| Aug 27Thu6 years ago | World Lake DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| BILL earnings (Q4 FY2020)BILL reported Q4 FY2020 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · BILL (BILL) · Earnings | BILL (BILL) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| HP Inc. earnings (Q3 FY2020)HP Inc. reported Q3 FY2020 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · HP Inc. (HPQ) · Earnings | HP Inc. (HPQ) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Nutanix earnings (Q4 FY2020)Nutanix reported Q4 FY2020 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Nutanix (NTNX) · Earnings | Nutanix (NTNX) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Okta earnings (Q2 FY2021)Okta reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Okta (OKTA) · Earnings | Okta (OKTA) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Veeva Systems earnings (Q2 FY2021)Veeva Systems reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Veeva Systems (VEEV) · Earnings | Veeva Systems (VEEV) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Workday earnings (Q2 FY2021)Workday reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Workday (WDAY) · Earnings | Workday (WDAY) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Aug 14Fri6 years ago | Dormition Fast (Julian calendar)Two weeks of fasting before the Dormition, August 1 to 14 Julian.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · to Aug 27 · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) |
| Aug 26Wed6 years ago | 50th anniversary: Betty Friedan and the National Organization for Women organized the Women's...In 1970, Betty Friedan and the National Organization for Women organized the Women's Strike for Equality in New York City, in which 50,000 women protested the...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Box earnings (Q2 FY2021)Box reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Box (BOX) · Earnings | Box (BOX) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Elastic earnings (Q1 FY2021)Elastic reported Q1 FY2021 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Elastic (ESTC) · Earnings | Elastic (ESTC) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| NetApp earnings (Q1 FY2021)NetApp reported Q1 FY2021 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · NetApp (NTAP) · Earnings | NetApp (NTAP) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| DevOps Fusion 2020A tech conference in Zurich, Switzerland.Tech · Conferences · Zurich, Switzerland · Independent | Zurich, Switzerland; Independent | annual | Independent | |
| Fighting AI Bias with High-Quality Training Data 2020A tech conference, held online.Tech · Conferences · Online · Independent | Online; Independent | annual | Independent | |
| GitLab Commit 2020A tech conference, held online.Tech · Conferences · Online · Independent | Online; Independent | annual | Independent | |
| Swiss Testing Day 2020A tech conference in Zurich, Switzerland.Tech · Conferences · Zurich, Switzerland · Independent | Zurich, Switzerland; Independent | annual | Independent | |
| Aug 24Mon6 years ago | RenderATL 2020A three-day tech conference in Atlanta, GA.Tech · Conferences · to Aug 26 · Atlanta, GA · Independent | Atlanta, GA; Independent | annual | Independent |
| Aug 25Tue6 years ago | 750th anniversary: Philip III became King of France following the death of his father Louis IX...In 1270, Philip III became King of France following the death of his father Louis IX during the Eighth Crusade.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).Sky · Moon phases · 12:58 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| Qixi FestivalThe Chinese Valentine’s Day. Day 7 of lunar month 7.Culture · Lunar calendar festivals · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) | |
| Autodesk earnings (Q2 FY2021)Autodesk reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Autodesk (ADSK) · Earnings | Autodesk (ADSK) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Everpure (Pure Storage) earnings (Q2 FY2021)Everpure (Pure Storage) reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Everpure (Pure Storage) (P) · Earnings | Everpure (Pure Storage) (P) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise earnings (Q3 FY2020)Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported Q3 FY2020 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) · Earnings | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Intuit earnings (Q4 FY2020)Intuit reported Q4 FY2020 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Intuit (INTU) · Earnings | Intuit (INTU) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Aug 24Mon6 years ago | Independence Day (Ukraine)A public holiday in Ukraine.Holidays · Ukraine · Ukraine · Nager.Date | Ukraine | annual | Nager.Date |
| Palo Alto Networks earnings (Q4 FY2020)Palo Alto Networks reported Q4 FY2020 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Palo Alto Networks (PANW) · Earnings | Palo Alto Networks (PANW) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Aug 23Sun6 years ago | International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its AbolitionA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Aug 22Sat6 years ago | International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or BeliefA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Aug 15Sat6 years ago | Paryushana (Svetambara)TentativeEight days of fasting and reflection, the holiest time of the Jain year, ending on Samvatsari, the day of forgiveness (Michhami Dukkadam). Bhadrapada,...Religion · Jainism · to Aug 22 · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Aug 21Fri6 years ago | Ninoy Aquino Day (Philippines)A public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr..Holidays · Philippines · Philippines · Nager.Date | Philippines | annual | Nager.Date |
| Youth Day (Morocco)A public holiday in Morocco, known locally as Eid Al Chabab.Holidays · Morocco · Morocco · Nager.Date | Morocco | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Khordad Sal (Shahenshahi)The birthday of Zarathustra, Farvardin 6, as the Parsis of India keep it.Religion · Zoroastrianism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| 75th anniversary: American physicist Harry Daghlian accidentally dropped a tungsten carbide brick...In 1945, American physicist Harry Daghlian accidentally dropped a tungsten carbide brick onto a plutonium bomb core, exposing himself to neutron radiation and...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of TerrorismA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Aug 20Thu6 years ago | Islamic New Year 1442 AHTentativeThe first day of Muharram. 1/1/1442 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the evening before; the actual date depends on local moon sighting and can differ...Religion · Islam · Umm al-Qura calendar | – | annual | Umm al-Qura calendarComputed (rule) |
| 100th anniversary: The American Professional Football Conference, a predecessor of the National...In 1920, The American Professional Football Conference, a predecessor of the National Football League, was established in Canton, Ohio.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Islamic New Year (Egypt)A public holiday in Egypt.Holidays · Egypt · Egypt · Nager.Date | Egypt | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Revolution of the King and the People (Morocco)A public holiday in Morocco, known locally as Thawrat al malik wa shâab.Holidays · Morocco · Morocco · Nager.Date | Morocco | annual | Nager.Date | |
| State Foundation Day (Hungary)A public holiday in Hungary, known locally as Az államalapítás ünnepe.Holidays · Hungary · Hungary · Nager.Date | Hungary | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Keysight earnings (Q3 FY2020)Keysight reported Q3 FY2020 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Keysight (KEYS) · Earnings | Keysight (KEYS) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| BSides Manchester 2020A tech conference in Manchester, United Kingdom.Tech · Conferences · Manchester, United Kingdom · Independent | Manchester, United Kingdom; Independent | annual | Independent | |
| Aug 17Mon6 years ago | KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2020A four-day tech conference, held online.Tech · Conferences · to Aug 20 · Online · Linux Foundation | Online; Linux Foundation | annual | Linux Foundation |
| Aug 19Wed6 years ago | 100th anniversary: Russian Civil War: Peasants in Tambov Governorate began a rebellion against the...In 1920, Russian Civil War: Peasants in Tambov Governorate began a rebellion against the Bolshevik government of Soviet Russia.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| 275th anniversary: Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the Jacobite standard at Glenfinnan, Scotland, in...In 1745, Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the Jacobite standard at Glenfinnan, Scotland, in an attempt to regain the British throne for his father, beginning the...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Nvidia earnings (Q2 FY2021)Nvidia reported Q2 FY2021 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Nvidia (NVDA) · Earnings | Nvidia (NVDA) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Transfiguration (Julian calendar)One of the Twelve Great Feasts; fruit and grapes are blessed. August 6 in the Julian calendar.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) | |
| World Humanitarian DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Analog Devices earnings (Q3 FY2020)Analog Devices reported Q3 FY2020 results before the market opened.Economy · Earnings · Analog Devices (ADI) · Earnings | Analog Devices (ADI) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Synopsys earnings (Q3 FY2020)Synopsys reported Q3 FY2020 results after the market closed.Economy · Earnings · Synopsys (SNPS) · Earnings | Synopsys (SNPS) | quarterly | Earnings | |
| Aug 18Tue6 years ago | New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.Sky · Moon phases · 9:42 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| 100th anniversary: The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified,...In 1920, The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, guaranteeing women's suffrage in the country.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 75th anniversary: World War II: Amid a Soviet invasion of Japanese-held Sakhalin, Japanese police...In 1945, World War II: Amid a Soviet invasion of Japanese-held Sakhalin, Japanese police massacred 18 Koreans in Kamishisuka.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Aug 17Mon6 years ago | Assumption of Mary (Colombia)A public holiday in Colombia, known locally as La Asunción.Holidays · Colombia · Colombia · Nager.Date | Colombia | annual | Nager.Date |
| General José de San Martín Memorial Day (Argentina)A public holiday in Argentina, known locally as Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín.Holidays · Argentina · Argentina · Nager.Date | Argentina | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Independence Day (Indonesia)A public holiday in Indonesia, known locally as Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia.Holidays · Indonesia · Indonesia · Nager.Date | Indonesia | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Marcus Garvey’s BirthdayBorn 1887 in Jamaica, the prophet of the Back to Africa movement.Religion · Rastafari · BBC Religions: Rastafari holy days | – | annual | BBC Religions: Rastafari holy daysComputed (rule) | |
| 75th anniversary: Animal Farm, George Orwell's satirical allegory of Soviet totalitarianism, was...In 1945, Animal Farm, George Orwell's satirical allegory of Soviet totalitarianism, was first published.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 75th anniversary: The independence of Indonesia was proclaimed, igniting a revolution against the...In 1945, The independence of Indonesia was proclaimed, igniting a revolution against the Dutch Empire.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Aug 16Sun6 years ago | Parsi New Year (Navroz, Shahenshahi)The new year of the Parsis of India in the Shahenshahi calendar, a public holiday in Maharashtra and Gujarat; Pateti, the day before, is a day of repentance.Religion · Zoroastrianism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| 100th anniversary: In the United Kingdom, the Blind Persons Act received royal assentIn 1920, In the United Kingdom, the Blind Persons Act received royal assent.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 100th anniversary: Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians was hit by a pitch and died the following...In 1920, Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians was hit by a pitch and died the following day, becoming the only Major League Baseball player to die directly as...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 100th anniversary: The Battle of Radzymin, one of the bloodiest and most intense battles of the...In 1920, The Battle of Radzymin, one of the bloodiest and most intense battles of the Polish–Soviet War, concluded with a Polish victory.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Assumption and Blessing of the Grapes (Armenian)The Armenian feast of the Assumption, the Sunday nearest August 15, when the first grapes are blessed.Religion · Oriental Orthodox (Coptic, Ethiopian, Armenian) · Armenian Church (Eastern Diocese of America) | – | annual | Armenian Church (Eastern Diocese of America)Computed (rule) | |
| 75th anniversary: The Stanley Internment Camp in Hong Kong was liberated following the...In 1945, The Stanley Internment Camp in Hong Kong was liberated following the announcement of the surrender of Japan in World War II.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Aug 15Sat6 years ago | PyBay 2020A two-day tech conference, held online.Tech · Conferences · to Aug 16 · Online · Independent | Online; Independent | annual | Independent |
| Aug 13Thu6 years ago | ObonJapanese Buddhist festival honoring ancestors, August 13 to 16 in most of Japan.Religion · Buddhism · to Aug 16 · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Aug 15Sat6 years ago | Assumption of MaryA holy day of obligation for Catholics and a public holiday in much of Europe and Latin America.Religion · Catholic · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| Assumption (Spain)A public holiday in Spain, known locally as Asunción.Holidays · Spain · Spain · Nager.Date | Spain | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Assumption Day (Cameroon)A public holiday in Cameroon.Holidays · Cameroon · Cameroon · Nager.Date | Cameroon | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Assumption of Mary (Chile)A public holiday in Chile, known locally as Asunción de la Virgen.Holidays · Chile · Chile · Nager.Date | Chile | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Dormition of the Theotokos (Romania)A public holiday in Romania, known locally as Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare.Holidays · Romania · Romania · Nager.Date | Romania | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Liberation Day (South Korea)A public holiday in South Korea.Holidays · South Korea · South Korea · Nager.Date | South Korea | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Dormition of the Theotokos (Revised Julian calendar)The falling asleep of Mary, one of the Twelve Great Feasts.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) | |