Day Guide for Saturday February 4th 2023 What are the holidays on February 4th 2023?

This is our day guide for Saturday February 4th 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 February 4th 2023

Angola: Liberation Day

Marks the start of the Angolan War of Independence in 1961

Iran: Imam Ali's Birthday

Ali ibn Abu Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad. He ruled the Rashidun Empire from 656 to 661.

Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee

Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Sri Lanka: National Day

On this day in 1948, the South Asian island country gained its political independence after more than five centuries of colonial rule.

Observances on February 4th 2023

USA: National Create a Vacuum day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Create a Vacuum day

USA: National Thank a Mailman Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Thank a Mailman Day

Philippines: Philippine-American War Memorial Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Philippine-American War Memorial Day

International: World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.

International: International Pisco Sour Day

A day to savour the unique taste of this Peruvian cocktail.

USA: Take Your Child to the Library Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Take Your Child to the Library Day.

USA: Rosa Parks Day

Rosa Parks day is observed to honor the civil rights in the USA and to pay a tribute to the activist Rosa.

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General Information for February 4th 2023
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 35 of 2023
330 days left in 2023
Week 05 of the year
On this Day in History
1997 - Four people are injured in a London rail disaster when the rear half of a freight train derails from atop a viaduct on the Dartford loop line near Bexley, badly damaging the viaduct.
1983 - American pop singer Karen Carpenter dies after a long battle with the eating disorder anorexia. Together with her brother, Richard, she formed The Carpenters, whose hits include 'Rainy Days and Mondays', 'Yesterday Once More' and 'Close to You'.
1943 - The Battle of Stalingrad ends.
1902 - Birth of Charles Lindbergh, who is the first man to fly solo and non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. But Lindbergh's fame takes on a tragic note after the kidnapping of his 20-month-old son. The events surrounding the 'Lindbergh Baby's kidnapping have inspired conspiracy theories ever since.