August 22nd 2024 - Holidays and Observances

 

(click on the day for details)

• Christian feast day:
  • Guinefort, the holy greyhound, feast day traditionally.^[53]
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary (Roman Catholic calendar of 1960)
  • Queenship of Mary
  • August 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• Earliest day on which National Heroes' Day (Philippines) can fall, while August 28 is the latest; celebrated on the fourth Monday in August.
• Flag Day (Russia)
• Madras Day (Chennai and Tamil Nadu, India)

 

Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details)

Folklore Day

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

National Bao Day

National Burger Day

National Pecan Torte Day

National Surgical Oncologist Day

National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day

National Tooth Fairy Day

Never Bean Better Day

Rainbow Baby Day

World Plant Milk Day

Daffodil Day

National Eat A Peach Day

 

Claude Debussy’s Birthday

Liane Valenzuela’s Birthday

Morgan Adams’s Birthday

LaMelo Ball’s Birthday

Layne Staley’s Birthday

Kristen Wiig’s Birthday

Keith Powers’s Birthday

Dua Lipa’s Birthday

Yvie Oddly’s Birthday

Tori Amos’s Birthday

Chuck Brown’s Birthday

Gary Grice

James Corden

 

Fun Observances

Be An Angel Day

August 22 is Be An Angel Day. Established in 1993 by Jaune Howard Feldman, the day encourages people to be angels to those in need.

In many religions, angels are supernatural spirits that are thought to be responsible for protecting humans.

The day reminds us that even though we can't be actual angels, we can emulate the kindness they are known for. Being kind and good to our fellow human beings is not hard - all we need to do is to stop thinking about ourselves for a while (or a day) and to think about how we can make the world a nicer and kinder place.

How to Celebrate?

• Be kind to others. Do something to help a stranger.
• Do random acts of kindness without any expectations of reciprocation. For example, give up your seat on the bus or train to someone else, pay for the coffee the person behind you may buy at the coffee shop, or leave a small gift in your neighbor's mailbox.
• Volunteer your time and money to a charitable organization.
• Do something that will bring a smile to the face of people.
• If you know of someone who is going through a difficult time, give them your support and let them know that you are there for them. Help them out in their difficult times.
• If someone is being an angel to you, thank them, and let them know that their kindness is being appreciated.

Did You Know…

…that Angelology is the theological study of angels?Be An Angel Day Observances

 

 

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Why did I get divorced? Well, last week was my birthday. My wife didn't wish me a happy birthday. My parents forgot and so did my kids. I went to work and even my colleagues didn't wish me a happy birthday. As I entered my office, my secretary said, "Happy birthday, boss!" I felt so special. She asked me out for lunch. After lunch, she invited me to her apartment. We went there and she said, "Do you mind if I go into the bedroom for a minute?" "Okay," I said. She came out 5 minutes later with a birthday cake, my wife, my parents, my kids, my friends, & my colleagues all yelling, "SURPRISE!!!" while I was waiting on the sofa... naked.

 

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The Lone Ranger woke to see his tent blown away by a tornado.

He declared, "Tonto, we’re not in canvas anymore."

 

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People’s parents actually give them sage advice, like “Do what you love, and the money will follow” or “The early bird gets the worm.”

All I remember is “Don’t fill up on bread.”

 

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A lawyer e-mailed a client:

“Dear Jennifer: Thought I saw you on the street the other day. Crossed over to say hello, but it wasn’t you, so I went back. One tenth of an hour: $30.”

 

 

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An African or European swallow?

 

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