9.30am (AEST) – A nationally broadcast commemorative service marks the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War – Canberra

12.30pm (AEST) – Afghanistan Ambassador to Australia Wahidullah Waissi addresses the National Press Club – Canberra

Company Results – Abacus Property Group; Allkem; Magellan Financial Group

National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence

The FIFA Women’s Football Convention (until 19 August) – Sydney

Never Give Up Day

Pinot Noir Day

Hawaiian Shirt Day in the US

Birthdays for Roman Polanski (1933), Robert Redford (1936), Edward Norton (1969), Andy Samberg (1978), and Liz Cambage (1991)

Anniversary of the death of Genghis Khan (1227)