This is our day guide for Thursday September 21st 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 September 21st 2023
Armenia: Independence Day
Armenia was the first non-Baltic republic to secede from the Soviet Union, on this day in 1991
Belize: Independence Day
Commemorates Independence from the United Kingdom in 1981
Ghana: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
Marks the birthday of Ghana's first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and the founding fathers of Ghana
Malta: Independence Day
Malta gained its political Independence from Great Britain on September 21st 1964Observances on September 21st 2023
United Nations: International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace is celebrated annually on 21 September and is a United Nations-commissioned global holiday.
USA: National Pecan Cookie Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pecan Cookie Day
USA: World Alzheimer’s Day
2 out of every 3 people globally believe there is little or no understanding of dementia in their countries.
United Kingdom: Telegraph Pole Appreciation Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Telegraph Pole Appreciation Day.
USA: National Gratitude Day
Celebrate World Gratitude Day by embracing thankfulness, enhancing well-being, and fostering global connections. Discover the power of gratitude today!September 20th 2023 | Go to Today | September 22nd 2023
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| General Information for September 21st 2023 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 264 of 2023 | |
| 101 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 38 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - A nuclear non-proliferation pact is signed by 15 countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union. | |
| 1843 - John Williams Wilson takes possession of the Strait of Magellan on behalf of the newly independent Chilean government. | |
| 1217 - Livonian Crusade: The Estonian leader Lembitu and Livonian leader Kaupo the Accursed are killed in Battle of Matthew's Day. | |
| 455 - Emperor Avitus enters Rome with a Gallic army and consolidates his power. |
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