Day Guide for Monday February 23rd 2015 What are the holidays on February 23rd 2015?

This is our day guide for Monday February 23rd 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on February 23rd 2015

International: Green Monday

Also known as Ash Monday. Clean Monday begins the season of Great Lent in Eastern Orthodox Churches

International: Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

Brunei: National Day

Marks full independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. It is the National Day of Brunei

Russia: Defence of the Fatherland Day

Defence of the Fatherland day honors those who are currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who have served in the past

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General Information for February 23rd 2015
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 54 of 2015
311 days left in 2015
Week 09 of the year
On this Day in History
1965 - Filming for the second Beatles' film, Help!, begins in the Bahamas.
1939 - at the 11th Academy Awards ceremony at the Biltmore Hotel, Hollywood, LA, the Best film Oscar goes to You Can't Take It With You, while its director Frank Capra bags Best Director. Best Actor goes to Spencer Tracy for Boys Town and Bette Davies wins Best Actress for Jezebel.
1685 - Composer George Frideric Handel is born in Germany. Later moving to England and being naturalised as an English subject, he is considered one of the greatest composers ever.
1633 - Samuel Pepys, the English naval administrator, man of letters and posthumously famous diarist, is born (d. 1703).