This is our day guide for Wednesday August 23rd 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 August 23rd 2023
Regional
Malaysia (regional): The Sultan of Johor Hol
6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of the previous state Sultan, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah
Zimbabwe: Public Holiday
Polling day will be a public holiday by virtue of section 38(2) of the Electoral Act.August 22nd 2023 | Go to Today | August 24th 2023
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| General Information for August 23rd 2023 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 235 of 2023 | |
| 130 days left in 2023 | |
| 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. | |
| 1990 - West Germany and East Germany announce that they will reunite on October 3. | |
| 1943 - World War II: Kharkov is liberated as a result of the Battle of Kursk. | |
| 1765 - Beginning of Burmese–Siamese War. |
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