National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for August 20, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
August 20, 2026 celebrates National Bacon Lovers Day, plus 4 more. August 20 is National Bacon Lovers Day on the National Day Calendar. Today we pay tribute to the crispy, chewy, and mouthwatering food we call bacon! If you're a fan of smoky, savory, and a bit salty flavor, this food holiday is for you!
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Each year during the third Thursday in August, we raise a glass to National Hazy IPA Day and enjoy the juicy and hoppy flavors found in Hazy IPAs. Once an obscure beer style, Hazy IPAs are now among the most popular craft beers in the country.
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On August 20, National Accessible Air Travel Day focuses on the need for accessible air travel for people with disabilities.
Read the full story →People born on August 20
Sociologist and demographer who coined the term "population explosion."
Swedish chemist and academic who is considered on the founders of modern chemistry.
Country music musician fondly remembered as "Gentleman Jim."
Musician and founding member of the rock band Chicago.
English pirate who has been dubbed the King of Pirates. His pirate career was short, lasting only two years. Every disappeared and was never caught for stealing his riches, nor were his riches ever found. Many speculate he changed his name and retired quietly on a tropical island.
Events that occurred on August 20 throughout history
The three papal investigators affirm the Knights Templar were absolved of heresy. The papacy concluded the accused Templars had confessed and had done penance.
The first known African captives (slaves) land at Point Comfort, Virginia. The captives were seized from a Portuguese slave ship and traded to colonists in exchange for food and supplies.
Charles Darwin publishes his theory of evolution through natural selection in The Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society of London.
President Andrew Johnson formally declares the American Civil War over. The declaration provided legal order and civil authority were to be restored across the entire country.
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia, to commemorate the successful 1812 defense against Napoleon's invading French army.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Wellness Month
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National Dog Month
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National Back To School Month
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Happiness Happens Month
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National Golf Month
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International Peace Month
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National Sandwich Month
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Romance Awareness Month
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Family Fun Month
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National Water Quality Month
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National Eye Exam Month
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National Crayon Collection Month
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