This is our day guide for Friday October 13th 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 October 13th 2023
Argentina: Public Holiday Holiday
Argentina can have up to three bridge holidays each year to create long weekends to stimulate tourism
Burundi: Prince Louis Rwagasore Day
Marks the assassination in 1961 of a Burundi nationalist and prime minister
Cambodia: Ancestors' Day
Pchum Ben, also known as Ancestors' Day, is a Cambodian religious festival which culminates on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, marking the end of the Buddhist lent
Thailand: The Passing of King Bhumibol
In remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX who died on October 13th 2016.Observances on October 13th 2023
United Nations: International Day for Disaster Reduction
A day focused on promoting a global culture of disaster reduction and preparedness.
USA: National No Bra Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National No Bra Day
USA: National Train Your Brain Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Train Your Brain Day
USA: National Yorkshire Pudding Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Yorkshire Pudding Day
USA: Navy Birthday
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Navy Birthday
International: World Egg Day
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| General Information for October 13th 2023 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 286 of 2023 | |
| 79 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 41 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1990 - End of the Lebanese Civil War. Syrian forces launch an attack on the free areas of Lebanon removing General Michel Aoun from the presidential palace. | |
| 1917 - The "Miracle of the Sun" is witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova da Iria in Fátima, Portugal. | |
| 1892 - Edward Emerson Barnard discovers D/1892 T1, the first comet discovered by photographic means, on the night of October 13–14. | |
| 1843 - In New York City, Henry Jones and 11 others found B'nai B'rith (the oldest Jewish service organization in the world). |
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