Day Guide for Friday August 23rd 2019 What are the holidays on August 23rd 2019?

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.

Observances on August 23rd 2019

USA: Hawaiian Shirt Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hawaiian Shirt Day

Ukraine: Day of the National Flag

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the National Flag

USA: hashtag Day

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United Nations: Slave Trade Remembrance Day

This International Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples.

USA: National Ride With The Wind Day

On this day we celebrates those pioneers who have made advances in the field of human-powered flight.

USA: National Sponge Cake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sponge Cake Day

Croatia: European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism

A day to honour the memory of the millions of victims of all totalitarian regimes.

USA: National Cuban Sandwich Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cuban Sandwich Day.

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General Information for August 23rd 2019
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
2007 - The skeletal remains of Russia's last royal family members Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia, and his sister Grand Duchess Anastasia are discovered near Yekaterinburg, Russia.
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).
1785 - Jacob Grimm, eldest of the Grimm brothers, is born, heralding the birth of the Fairy Tale.
1572 - French Wars of Religion Mob violence against Huguenots in Paris results in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre.