Day Guide for Wednesday August 2nd 2023

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 2nd 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 August 2nd 2023

Paratroopers' Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Paratroopers' Day.

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

National Coloring Book Day

Arts
USA

Add some color to your life with this fun and therapeutic pastime.

Harriet Quimby Day

People
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harriet Quimby Day.

Rap Music Day

Music
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Rap Music Day.

Playday

Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August.

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General Information for August 2nd 2023

There are 6 observances on this day.
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Day 214 of 2023
151 days left in 2023
Week 31 of the year

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On this Day in History

1944 - ASNOM: birth of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia, celebrated as Day of the Republic in the Republic of Macedonia.
1934 - Gleichschaltung: Adolf Hitler becomes Führer of Germany following the death of President Paul von Hindenburg.
1918 - The first general strike in Canadian history takes place in Vancouver.
1870 - Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London, England, United Kingdom.
1790 – The U.S. Congress moves from New York City to Philadelphia.