This is our day guide for Wednesday June 23rd 2021 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 June 23rd 2021
Estonia: Victory Day
Marks the key victory in the 1919 Battle of Võnnu (near Cesis, Latvia)
Latvia: Midsummer Eve
Ligo is a Latvian festival, which celebrates the summer solstice, the day when it has the shortest night and the longest day
Luxembourg: National Day
The official birthday of the Grand Duke although no Grand Duke/Duchess has ever had a real birthday that fell on this dayNot a Public Holiday
Poland: Father's Day
A day to celebrate fathers. Always celebrated on 23 June every yearRegional
Switzerland (regional): Fête d'Indépendance
On June 23rd 1974, Jura seceded from Berne becoming the 23rd Canton of SwitzerlandObservances on June 23rd 2021
United Nations: International Widows Day
While conflicts around the world claim many male lives, we should remember the widows they live behind.
USA: National Pecan Sandies Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pecan Sandies Day
USA: National Pink Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pink Day
United Nations: Public Service Day
Public administration - the cornerstone of governments' work- plays an essential and critical role in improving people’s lives.
Poland: Father's Day in Poland
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Father’s Day in Poland.
United Kingdom: Reserves Day
A day to to highlight and recognise the valuable contribution Reservists make to our Armed Forces.June 22nd 2021 | Go to Today | June 24th 2021
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| General Information for June 23rd 2021 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 174 of 2021 | |
| 191 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 25 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1988 - James Hansen testifies to the US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources that it is 99 per cent probable global warming has begun. | |
| 1964 - Television and Film Writer Joss Whedon, perhaps best known for his Buffy the Vampire Slayer scripts, is born. | |
| 1961 - Patrice Lumumba becomes the Democratic Republic of Congo's first and only elected Prime Minister. | |
| 1912 - Alan Turing, inventor of the computer, is born. |
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