This is our day guide for Saturday February 18th 2023 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 February 18th 2023
International: Israk Mikraj
Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
International: Maha Shivaratri
According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.
Gambia: Independence Day
Gambia gained full independence from colonial Britain on 18 February 1965.
Iran: Eid al-Mab'ath
Muslims in Iran and across the globe commemorate the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Mab’ath — the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was chosen as God’s messenger.
Sierra Leone: Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is dedicated to commemorate and appreciate the Armed Forces who fought in the second world war and 11 years of civil war in Sierra Leone.Observances on February 18th 2023
United Kingdom: Drink Wine Day
Whatever it is, you can definitely wine about it today. It’s National Drink Wine Day.
USA: National Battery Day
Introduced to appreciate the convenience batteries have introduced to people's lives.
USA: National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
International: World Pangolin Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Pangolin Day.February 17th 2023 | Go to Today | February 19th 2023
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| General Information for February 18th 2023 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 49 of 2023 | |
| 316 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 07 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 - Another London rail disaster happens when an IRA bomb explodes by the barrier line to platforms 3 and 4. | |
| 1930 - The planet Pluto (reclassified as dwarf planet in 2006) is discovered by American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. | |
| 1885 - Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is published for the first time. | |
| 1294 - Kublai Khan, Mongol Emperor of China, dies. His grandiose life is depicted in the poem 'Kubla Khan' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. |
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