2002
Institutional decision
National Airborne Day
The Federal Register proclamation is dated August 14, 2002.
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What is celebrated on August 14?
See the observances and verified observance-history milestones attached to August 14. Each observance keeps its own source and date details.
Verified history
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Selected observance milestones connected to this date, based on reviewed sources.
1961
First observance
Hari Pramuka
Kwartir Nasional history identifies the 14 August 1961 official public introduction and banner ceremony as the milestone subsequently commemorated annually as Hari Pramuka.
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Other in-depth guides on August 14
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Anniversary of the Recovery of Oued Ed-Dahab
Morocco’s official national-holiday page lists August 14 under the title Anniversary of the Recovery of Oued Ed-Dahab; the United Nations continues to list Western Sahara as a Non-Self-Gove…
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Hari Pramuka
Indonesian government coverage marks Hari Pramuka on 14 August and connects it with youth character, leadership and service
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National Financial Awareness Day
Michigan DIFS identifies August 14 as National Financial Awareness Day in 2025, and Tennessee TDCI identifies Friday, August 14, 2026 as the observance date.
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National Navajo Code Talkers Day
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President recognizes 14 August as National Navajo Code Talkers Day.
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National Tattoo Removal Day
Astanza announced National Tattoo Removal Day for August 14 and identifies itself as an organizer of the observance.
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Pakistan Independence Day
Pakistan Cabinet Division lists Independence Day on 14 August 2026 as a public holiday, and National Assembly history records the transfer of power on 14 August 1947. The Indian Independenc…
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7 observances
All observances on this date
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Anniversary of the Recovery of Oued Ed-Dahab
Morocco’s official national-holiday page lists August 14 under the title Anniversary of the Recovery of Oued Ed-Dahab; the United Nations continues to list Western Sahara as a Non-Self-Gove…
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
Hari Pramuka
Indonesian government coverage marks Hari Pramuka on 14 August and connects it with youth character, leadership and service
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
National Financial Awareness Day
Michigan DIFS identifies August 14 as National Financial Awareness Day in 2025, and Tennessee TDCI identifies Friday, August 14, 2026 as the observance date.
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
National Navajo Code Talkers Day
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President recognizes 14 August as National Navajo Code Talkers Day.
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
National Tattoo Removal Day
Astanza announced National Tattoo Removal Day for August 14 and identifies itself as an organizer of the observance.
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
Pakistan Independence Day
Pakistan Cabinet Division lists Independence Day on 14 August 2026 as a public holiday, and National Assembly history records the transfer of power on 14 August 1947. The Indian Independenc…
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World Lizard Day
Akron Zoo states that World Lizard Day is celebrated each year on August 14, and Utah’s Hogle Zoo independently lists World Lizard Day on August 14 in its current animal-highlight calendar.…
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