Day Guide for Monday October 23rd 2023

This is our day guide for Monday October 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?

Observances on October 23rd 2023

Chung Yeung Festival

Folk
China

The festival, otherwise known as Autumn Remembrance, has been celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth moon for millennia.

iPod Day

Culture
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of iPod Day

National Boston Cream Pie Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Boston Cream Pie Day

National Mole Day

Science
USA

October 23, denoted 10/23 in the US, is recognized by some as Mole Day. It is an informal holiday in honor of the unit among chemists.

National TV Talk Show Host Day

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National TV Talk Show Host Day

Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day

Nature
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day

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General Information for October 23rd 2023

There are 6 observances on this day.
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Day 296 of 2023
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Week 43 of the year

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On this Day in History

2002 - Moscow Theatre Siege begins: Chechen terrorists seize the House of Culture theater in Moscow and take approximately 700 theater-goers hostage.
1940 - Pelé, the legendary Brazilian footballer, is born.
1707 – The first Parliament of Great Britain meets.
1642 - During the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell's army fights the Royalists of Charles I in the Battle of Edge Hill.
1641 – Outbreak of the Irish Rebellion of 1641.