Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual men's bicycle race. Primarily held in France, this multiple-stage race spans the course of 23 days. The race was first organized in 1903.
Wimbledon
Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. It has been held in London every year since 1877 at the All England Club in Wimbledon.
Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year. It begins at the first sighting of the lunar crescent new moon in the month of Muharram.
Pflasterspektakel
Pflasterspektakel (pavement spectacle), held in Linz, Austria is an annual street art festival. Musical acts, juggling, acrobatics, pantomime, theatrics, and fire dancing are just some of the performances that make…
National Disability Independence Day
National Disability Independence Day celebrates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This act provides individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities protection from employment discrimination, equal opportunity to…
Olympic Games Paris
The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, is an international multi-sport event from July 26 to August 11 in France. Paris is the main host city.…
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Scotland's capital hosts the largest performing arts festival in the world. Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place annually in the month of August and is open to anyone, with any type…
Kanto Matsuri, Japan
The Kanto Festival is an annual event held every year in Akita City, Japan. Eight-meter tall bamboo poles decorated with hanging lanterns are balanced by performers on their foreheads or…
Baba Jie, Taiwan
Baba Jie is Father's Day in Taiwan. It is not an official holiday in Taiwan, but is observed and celebrated every August 8th. People honor their fathers by going out…
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples. It is…