This is our day guide for Saturday July 23rd 2016 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 July 23rd 2016
Egypt: Revolution Day July 23
The National Day of Egypt and is the biggest non-religious public holiday in Egypt.
Oman: Renaissance Day
Renaissance Day in Oman marks the first day of the reign of Qaboos bin Said al Said who came to power on 23 July 1970 and ruled until his death in January 2020.| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for July 23rd 2016 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 205 of 2016 | |
| 161 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 29 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2012 - At least 107 people are killed and more than 250 others wounded in a string of bombings and attacks in Iraq. | |
| 1970 - Qaboos bin Said al Said becomes Sultan of Oman after overthrowing his father, Said bin Taimur initiating massive reforms, modernization programs and end to a decade long civil war. | |
| 1967 - 12th Street Riot: In Detroit, Michigan, one of the worst riots in United States history begins on 12th Street in the predominantly African American inner city. It ultimately kills 43 people, injures 342 and burns about 1,400 buildings. | |
| 1942 - World War II: The German offensives Operation Edelweiss and Operation Braunschweig begin. |
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