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

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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
2011 - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is overthrown after the National Transitional Council forces take control of Bab al-Azizia compound during the 2011 Libyan civil war.
1972 - The last US Ground Troops leave Vietnam.
1942 - World War II: Beginning of the Battle of Stalingrad.
30 BC - After the successful invasion of Egypt, Octavian executes Marcus Antonius Antyllus, eldest son of Marc Antony, and Caesarion, the last king of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt and only child of Caesar and Cleopatra.