This is our day guide for Friday August 23rd 2019 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 August 23rd 2019
International: Janmashtami
The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita
Nepal: Gaura Festival
During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.August 22nd 2019 | Go to Today | August 24th 2019
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| General Information for August 23rd 2019 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 235 of 2019 | |
| 130 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1973 - A bank robbery gone wrong in Stockholm, Sweden, turns into a hostage crisis; over the next five days the hostages begin to sympathise with their captors, leading to the term "Stockholm syndrome". | |
| 1942 - World War II: Beginning of the Battle of Stalingrad. | |
| 1896 - Officially recognised date of the Cry of Pugad Lawin, the start of the Philippine Revolution is made in Pugad Lawin (Quezon City), in the province of Manila (actual date and location is disputed). | |
| 1382 - Siege of Moscow: The Golden Horde led by khan Tokhtamysh lays siege to the capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. |
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