This is our day guide for Friday July 28th 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 July 28th 2023
International: Ashoura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram.
Faroe Islands: St. Olav’s Eve
The afternoon before St. Olav's Day is a public holiday for most people
Peru: Independence Day
Marks the declaration of independence from Spain in 1821
San Marino: Anniversary of the Fall of Fascism and Freedom Day
Three days after the fall of Benito Mussolini in 1943, the fascist party that had ruled San Marino since 1923 collapsedRegional
Spain (regional): Day of Cantabria Institutions
The Province of Cantabria was constituted on July 28th 1778
Thailand: H.M. King's Birthday
The day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X.
Ukraine: Day of Ukrainian Statehood
The Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus, marks the death of Kyiv's Prince Volodymyr the Great in 1015.Observances on July 28th 2023
USA: Buffalo Soldiers Day
Buffalo Soldiers originally were members of the 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army
USA: National Milk Chocolate Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Milk Chocolate Day
United Nations: World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on July 28th to generate an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis.
USA: National System Administrators Appreciation Day
Have you tried switching it off and on again?
USA: National Talk in an Elevator Day
This holiday is going up in the world. And down again.
Ukraine: Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus
Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus.
USA: National Waterpark Day
Make a splash on National Waterpark Day with thrilling rides, wave pools, and family fun. Dive into excitement at waterparks nationwide!July 27th 2023 | Go to Today | July 29th 2023
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| General Information for July 28th 2023 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 209 of 2023 | |
| 156 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 30 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2005 - Tornadoes touch down in residential areas in south Birmingham and Coventry, England, causing £4,000,000 worth of damages and injuring 39 people. | |
| 1973 - Summer Jam at Watkins Glen: 600,000 people attend a rock festival at the Watkins Glen International Raceway. | |
| 1938 - Hawaii Clipper disappears between Guam and Manila as the first loss of an airliner in trans-Pacific China Clipper service. | |
| 1683 - Queen Anne marries Prince George of Denmark. |
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