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August 11 Holidays

National Son and Daughter Day
Relationship

National Son and Daughter Day

Celebrate the special bond you share with your son and daughter this National Son and Daughter Day - show them some extra love & attention!
National Face Mask Day
Health

National Face Mask Day

Today is National Face Mask Day! Show your skin some love and give it the pampering and protection it deserves with a nourishing face mask.
Mountain Day
Special Interest

Mountain Day

Take a break from your daily routine and enjoy the beauty of nature on Mountain Day - explore majestic peaks, take in stunning views and make memories!
Hip Hop Day
Special Interest

Hip Hop Day

Celebrate Hip Hop Day with a bang! Jam out to your favorite hip hop tracks, learn some dance moves, and show off your rap skills.
National Raspberry Bombe Day
Food & Beverage

National Raspberry Bombe Day

Indulge in the sweetest treat this National Raspberry Bombe Day - make a delicious dessert or pick up one of your favorite flavors!
Gay Uncles Day
Special Interest

Gay Uncles Day

Honor the special gay uncles in your life on Gay Uncles Day - show them how much you appreciate their love and support!
Melon Day
Food & Beverage

Melon Day

Savor the sweetness of summer on Melon Day! Get refreshed with delicious melon recipes and share the fruit-filled fun with friends and family.
National Bakewell Tart Day
Food & Beverage

National Bakewell Tart Day

Get ready to indulge in a delicious treat on National Bakewell Tart Day! This sweet and traditional dessert will have your taste buds singing.
National Fufu Day
Food & Beverage

National Fufu Day

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate West African treat - it's National Fufu Day! Enjoy this delicious staple dish with friends and family.
National Align Your Teeth Day
Health

National Align Your Teeth Day

Make a lasting impression with National Align Your Teeth Day - get that perfect smile you've always wanted for an unbeatable confidence boost!
Chad Independence Day
Federal

Chad Independence Day

Get ready to celebrate Chad Independence Day with music, dance, and delicious traditional dishes. It's a day you won't want to miss!
Ingersoll Day
Special Interest

Ingersoll Day

Honor the legacy of Robert Ingersoll on Ingersoll Day - a day to celebrate reason, free thought, and intellectual inquiry. Join the celebration today!
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Monthly Holidays that include August 11

Happiness Happens Month
August

Happiness Happens Month

Make the most of Happiness Happens Month - spread positivity, practice self-care, and share your joy with those around you!
Black Business Month
August

Black Business Month

Show your support for Black Business Month - shop small and help elevate Black-owned businesses in your community!
​Back to School Month
August

​Back to School Month

It's Back to School Month! Get your kids ready with the latest supplies, clothes, and fun activities to make their return to school memorable.
National Civility Month
August

National Civility Month

Join us in celebrating National Civility Month - let's come together to create a happier, more respectful world!
National Traffic Awareness Month
August

National Traffic Awareness Month

Stay safe on the roads this month! Join us in celebrating National Traffic Awareness Month and pledge to drive responsibly.
National Immunization Awareness Month
August

National Immunization Awareness Month

Don't miss out on National Immunization Awareness Month - get your shots and protect yourself from preventable diseases!
National Breastfeeding Month
August

National Breastfeeding Month

Show your support for National Breastfeeding Month - promote the benefits of breastfeeding and help create a healthier future!
National Hair Loss Awareness Month
August

National Hair Loss Awareness Month

It's National Hair Loss Awareness Month - join the movement to educate, empower and encourage those living with hair loss!
Psoriasis Awareness Month
August

Psoriasis Awareness Month

Join the movement and spread awareness for Psoriasis Awareness Month - learn more about this skin condition, support those living with it, and donate to research!
National Peach Month
August

National Peach Month

Savor the sweetness of summer with National Peach Month! From peach cobbler to fresh smoothies, there's no shortage of delicious ways to enjoy this juicy fruit.
National Sandwich Month
August

National Sandwich Month

It's time to stack it up and celebrate National Sandwich Month with delicious flavors, creative combos, and mouthwatering bites!
National Language Month
August

National Language Month

It's time to brush up on your language skills and celebrate National Language Month with cultural events, language classes, and more!
Family Fun Month
August

Family Fun Month

Spend quality time with your loved ones this Family Fun Month - from game nights to outdoor adventures, make unforgettable memories together!
Child Support Awareness Month
August

Child Support Awareness Month

It's time to raise awareness and support families in need during Child Support Awareness Month. Every child deserves a happy, healthy future.
Summer Sun Safety Month
August

Summer Sun Safety Month

Don't let the summer sun ruin your fun! Celebrate Summer Sun Safety Month and learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from harmful UV rays.
American Artist Appreciation Month
August

American Artist Appreciation Month

It's time to show some love for American artists! Celebrate their creativity and talent all month long with events, exhibits, and more.
Brecon Jazz Festival
August

Brecon Jazz Festival

Get ready to groove and sway at the Brecon Jazz Festival, where world-renowned musicians come together for a weekend of soulful sounds.
National Golf Month
August

National Golf Month

Swing into National Golf Month with amazing deals, stunning courses, and a whole lot of fun on the green!

Famous Birthdays Today

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/joe-rogan" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/37d4f1b1-ad5b-4373-d4ea-2a4fe3fbde00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Joe Rogan" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Podcast Host</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/joe-rogan" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Joe Rogan</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/chris-hemsworth" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/736e3ae0-cb27-44ae-193f-870a18942d00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Chris Hemsworth" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/chris-hemsworth" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Chris Hemsworth</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/changbin" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/c1165d6c-61f4-4e66-5f58-8c7251592500/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Changbin" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Rapper</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/changbin" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Changbin</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/laurdiy" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/506e317d-1498-4e1d-ae7b-e64ad05e4000/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="LaurDIY" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">YouTube Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/laurdiy" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">LaurDIY</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/savannah-chrisley" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/289ec873-c263-4ea4-1e44-3048f14c7100/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Savannah Chrisley" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Reality Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/savannah-chrisley" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Savannah Chrisley</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tomi-lahren" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/32a2ba3e-8f7a-4349-c059-4e38c2ab2400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Tomi Lahren" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Show Host</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tomi-lahren" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Tomi Lahren</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/alyson-stoner" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/e59b9b4e-578b-4bae-4ed0-981732fd8d00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Alyson Stoner" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/alyson-stoner" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Alyson Stoner</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/hulk-hogan" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/3a977fcb-1228-44c5-b86d-5552b00bf000/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Hulk Hogan" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Wrestler</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/hulk-hogan" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Hulk Hogan</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

This Day in History

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>3114 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beginning of Mesoamerican Calendar</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, later used by Maya civilization, begins operation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>106</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Roman Dacia Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>South-west region of Dacia, present-day Romania, becomes part of the Roman Empire as Roman Dacia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1786</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Penang Colony Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>Captain Francis Light founds the British colony of Penang in Malaysia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1804</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Emperor of Austria Crowned</div><div class='timeline-text'>Francis II takes the mantle of the first Emperor of Austria.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1929</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Babe Ruth's 500 Home Runs</div><div class='timeline-text'>Famed baseball player Babe Ruth hits his 500th career home run, a first in sports history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1934</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Civilian Prisoners on Alcatraz</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first civilian inmates arrive at the Federal prison on Alcatraz Island.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chad Gains Independence</div><div class='timeline-text'>Chad gains independence from France opening a new chapter in the country's history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>US Departure from Vietnam</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Vietnam War sees the last ground combat unit of the United States leave South Vietnam.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Opening of the Mall of America</div><div class='timeline-text'>The largest shopping mall in the United States, The Mall of America, opens in Bloomington, Minnesota.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>NATO's First Operation Outside Europe</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marking a significant chapter in history, NATO takes over the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, their first major operation outside Europe.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is August 11?
August 11th is truly a day bursting with diverse celebrations! Whether you're spending quality time commemorating National Son and Daughter Day, grooving to the beats on Hip Hop Day, or indulging in delicious National Raspberry Bombe Day, there’s something special for everyone. Celebrate Chad's Independence, or why not treat your favorite uncle on Gay Uncles Day? The possibilities are endless with unique and joyful holidays like National Bakewell Tart Day and Mountain Day also lined up. Get ready for a day full of excitement and heartfelt moments!