Famous Holidays and observances
- Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
- RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de Mézeray.
- Russian and Georgian Orthodox churches celebrate the Saviour's Transfiguration, popularly known in Russia as the "Apples Feast" (it's the first day of the year when eating apples is allowed).
- Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
- National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon.
- National Aviation Day, USA.
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