We have 18 holidays listed for October 23.
October 23rd is the 296th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day Chechen terrorists stormed the House of Culture Theatre in Moscow and took more than 700 hostages; responding to a subpoena, then President Nixon agreed to turn over tapes of his White House conversations, and the Battle of Edgehill started, which was the first battle in the English Civil War. Famous birthdays on October 23rd include Pele and Johnny Carson. Today is National Boston Cream Pie Day and National Slap Your Coworker Day.
Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day
If someone at work is bugging you, don't be shy — take advantage.
Ayudha Puja
Celebrate Ayudha Puja and explore the fascinating mythology behind this unique Indian festival.
Chulalongkorn Day / Piyamararaj Day
Are you wondering who King Chulalongkorn is and why this day is important? Let’s find out.
Hungarian Republic Day
Learn about the 1956 Hungarian Revolution that led to the creation of the Republic of Hungary.
International Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day
Let us witness and admire the beauty of thousands of swallows taking to the sky.
International: Chung Yeung Festival
During Chung Yeung, we celebrate family by spending time with loved ones and remembering the lost.
Libya Liberation Day
Learn how to honor the Libyan people and their struggle for freedom from Muammar Gaddafi's regime.
Maha Navami
Get ready to light ‘diyas’ (lamps), learn about Hindu myths, and try delicious Indian sweets.
Mahanavami
We celebrate this nine-day holiday with tremendous zeal and appreciation, particularly in North and West India.
National Boston Cream Pie Day
We know what you’re thinking: Why is it called a pie, when it’s actually a cake?
National Croc Day
Crocs are making a comeback, and why not? They’re versatile, vibrant, and most of all, comfortable.
National iPod Day
Dust off your old iPod and pretend it’s the early 2000s all over again.
National Mole Day
It’s a basic chemistry algorithm, and not about those funny looking creatures called moles.
National Paralegal Day
Attorneys depend greatly on these men and women to get things right.
Navami of Durga Puja
Let’s see how Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of this holiday.
Nepal: Maha Navami
Let’s get to know more about Maha Navami, where people rejoice in goddess Durga’s victory.
New Zealand Labour Day
The rights laborers have today were obtained after a long struggle against exploitative corporations.
T.V. Talk Show Host Day
Celebrate the T.V. talk show hosts who fill our evenings with warmth and laughter