This is our day guide for Monday March 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 March 23rd 2015
Argentina: Truth and Justice Memorial Day
Anniversary of the coup d'état that started the dictatorial rule of the Proceso in 1976
Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday
Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
Colombia: St. Joseph's Day
If 19 March does not fall on a Monday, it is observed the following Monday.Regional
India (regional): Shaheedi Diwas
Commemorates three martyrs executed by the British for planting a bomb in 1929
Kazakhstan: Nauryz Holiday
Nauryz means 'new day', it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.Regional
Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Sultan of Johor
Johor only. Celebrated on March 23rd from 2015Regional
Malaysia (regional): Coronation of the Sultan
The coronation of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar as the state's fifth Sultan in the history of Modern Johor will be held at Istana Besar Johor on March 23Regional
New Zealand (regional): Otago Anniversary Day
Otago Anniversary Day is March 23rd, but is a public holiday on the nearest Monday
Pakistan: Pakistan Day
Commemorates the 'Lahore Resolution' of 1940, also known as the 'Pakistan Resolution' that eventually led to the creation of Pakistan| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for March 23rd 2015 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 82 of 2015 | |
| 283 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 13 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2007 - The Iranian navy seizes British Royal Navy personnel in Iranian waters. | |
| 1923 - Pilot of the Bluebird Donald Campbell is born. | |
| 1917 - Irish Tenor Josef Locke is born in his family home in Creggan Terrace, Derry, Northern Ireland as one of nine children. | |
| 1857 - Elisha Otis' first lift is installed at 488 Broadway, New York City, USA. |
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