Indonesia Independence Day is celebrated on August 17 each year. The national holiday commemorates Indonesia’s declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945. The annual holiday is formerly known as ‘Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia’ abbreviated as ‘HUT RI’ or simply ‘Hari Kemerdekaan’. Also known locally as ‘Tujuhbelasan’ —meaning ‘the Seventeenth’ — the day was designated a national holiday by government decree in 1946. The proclamation led to four more years of fighting before official recognition of their independence. Patriotic and cultural parades, red and white artworks, and street decorations adorn Indonesian towns in August.
World Lizard Day
World Lizard Day is celebrated on August 14 every year. The day may not be a well-known one, but it’s still celebrated on local levels with schools, parks, and reptile enthusiasts being the main groups celebrating the occasion. Educational and fun events remain a staple of the holiday. Reptile enthusiasts use the internet to spread information about their love for the scaly critters. The day hasn’t been adopted by higher-level conservation organizations like the World Wildlife Fund (W.W.F.). Instead, it is mainly focused on awareness about reptiles as pets.
Milkman Day
Milkman Day is celebrated every year on August 12 in the United States. It’s a joyful occasion honoring milk delivery and the hardworking individuals who make it happen. The milkman is a traditional term for a person whose employment includes the delivery of milk. Typically, milk is delivered in bottles or cartons. People can get their dairy needs delivered directly to their door. This makes it easier for people to acquire the nutrients they require from milk regularly. A milkman is sometimes also known as a milkwoman or a milk delivery person.