August 9 Anniversaries

Moomin Day

World Observances

What Is Moomin Day? Every year on August 9, fans celebrate "Moomin Day." It was ...

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

World Observances

What Is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples? August 9th is t...

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Anniversary

Historical Anniversaries

What Is the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Anniversary? Every August 9th is the "Nagasaki ...

Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Massage Day

Industry Days

What Is Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Massage Day? August 9th is "Hari, Kyu, Massag...

Baseball Day (Yakyū no Hi)

Wordplay Anniversaries

What is Baseball Day? August 9th is "Baseball Day" (Yakyū no Hi). It comes from ...

Hug Day (Hagu no Hi)

Wordplay Anniversaries

What is Hug Day? August 9th is "Hug Day" (Hagu no Hi). It comes from the wordpla...