This is our day guide for Wednesday September 6th 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 September 6th 2023
International: Arbaeen
Commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
International: Janmashtami
The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat GitaRegional
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (regional): Bonaire Flag Day
The flag of Bonaire was adopted in 1984. The six-pointed red star represents the six original villages in the territory
Bulgaria: Unification Day
Commemorates the unification of Eastern Rumelia and the Principality of Bulgaria on this day in 1885
Eswatini: Somhlolo Day
On September 6th 1968, gained its independence from the United Kingdom which had ruled since 1903Regional
Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday
Niger State governor has declared three days of public holidays for the distribution of palliatives across the state.
São Tomé and Príncipe: Armed Forces Day
The main initiative that marks Armed Forces day is the swearing-in act of new recruits to the army.September 5th 2023 | Go to Today | September 7th 2023
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| General Information for September 6th 2023 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 249 of 2023 | |
| 116 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 36 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 - The Soviet Union recognizes the independence of the Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. | |
| 1972 - Munich massacre: Nine Israel athletes taken hostage at the Munich Olympic Games by the Palestinian "Black September" terrorist group die (as did a German policeman) at the hands of the kidnappers during a failed rescue attempt. Two other Israeli athletes were slained in the initial attack the previous day. | |
| 1943 - Roger Waters of Pink Floyd fame is born. | |
| 1492 - Christopher Columbus sails from La Gomera in the Canary Islands, his final port of call before crossing the Atlantic Ocean for the first time. |
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