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?

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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.