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April
Holidays and observances on April 23
21 holidays and special days are celebrated on April 23 around the world.
- 21observances
- 48events
Holidays and observances
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Adalbert of PragueAdalbert of Prague, Polish: Święty Wojciech, known in the Czechia, Poland and Slovakia by his birth name Wojciech/Vojtěch, was a Czech missionary and Christian saint. He is the patron Saint of Poland. He was the Bishop of Prague and a missionary to the Hungari
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Felix, Fortunatus, and AchilleusFelix, Fortunatus, and Achilleus were 3rd-century Christian saints who suffered martyrdom during the reign of Caracalla. Felix, a priest, Fortunatus and Achilleus, both deacons, were sent by Irenaeus, to Valence, to convert the locals. It is said that they die- Christian feast day: Saint GeorgeSaint George, also George of Lydda, was an early Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to holy tradition, he was a soldier in the Roman army. Of Cappadocian Greek origin, he became a member of the Praetorian Guard for Roman em
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Blessed Giles of AssisiGiles of Assisi, was one of the original companions of Francis of Assisi and holds a leading place among them. St. Francis called him "The Knight of our Round Table".
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Gerard of ToulGerard was a German prelate who served as the Bishop of Toul from 963 until his death. His entrance into the priesthood came about due to his mother being struck dead in a lightning strike which he believed was divine judgment for his sins and a call to servic
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Ibar of Beggerin (Meath)Ibar mac Lugna, whose name is also given as Iberius or Ivor, was an early Irish saint, patron of Beggerin Island, and bishop. The saint is sometimes said to have been one of the "Quattuor sanctissimi Episcopi" said to have preceded Saint Patrick in Ireland, al
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Blessed Maria Gabriella SaghedduBeatification is an act by which the Catholic Church formally recognizes that a deceased member of the faithful is believed to have entered Heaven and is capable of interceding on behalf of individuals who pray in their name, permitting a restricted, local for
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Toyohiko Kagawa (Episcopal and Lutheran Church)Toyohiko Kagawa was a Japanese Evangelical Christian pacifist, Christian reformer, and labour activist. Kagawa wrote, spoke, and worked at length on ways to employ Christian principles in the ordering of society and in cooperatives. His vocation to help the p
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Saint George's Day and its related observances:
Saint George's Day (Catalonia)Saint George's Day, also known as the Day of Books and Roses, is celebrated annually in Catalonia (Spain) on 23 April. Saint George is the patron saint of Catalonia in a tradition established in the Middle Ages. Despite being a working day, it is one of Catalo
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Saint George's Day (England)Saint George is the patron saint of England in a tradition established in the Tudor period, based in the saint's popularity during the times of the Crusades and the Hundred Years' War.- Christian feast day:
Blessed Teresa Maria ManettiBeatification is an act by which the Catholic Church formally recognizes that a deceased member of the faithful is believed to have entered Heaven and is capable of interceding on behalf of individuals who pray in their name, permitting a restricted, local for
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April 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)April 22 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - April 24- Canada Book Day (Canada)Canada Book Day is a yearly event celebrated in Canada on April 23 to promote reading and books during Canada Book Week. Canada Book Week takes place on the week of April 23.
Castile and León Day (Castile and León)Castile and León Day is a holiday celebrated on 23 April in the autonomous community of Castile and León, a subdivision of Spain. The date is the anniversary of the Battle of Villalar, in which Castilian rebels called Comuneros were dealt a crushing defeat by - International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant DayInternational Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day is a commemoration declared by author Jo Walton, held on April 23 and first celebrated in 2007, in response to remarks made by Howard V. Hendrix stating that he was opposed "to the increasing presence in our organi
Khongjom Day (Manipur)The Anglo-Manipur War or Manipuri Rebellion of 1891 was a short armed conflict between the British Colonial Forces and the royal princes of the Manipur Kingdom. The conflict began with a palace coup staged by the general (Senapati) of Manipur, ousting its reig
National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Turkey and Northern Cyprus)National Sovereignty and Children's Day is a public holiday in Turkey and Northern Cyprus commemorating the foundation of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, on 23 April 1920.
Navy Day (China)Several nations observe or have observed a Navy Day to recognize their navy.
World Book DayWorld Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day or International Day of the Book, is an annual event organized by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April in 1995, and continues to be - UN English Language Day (United Nations)UN English Day is observed annually on 23 April. The event was established by UN's Department of Public Information in 2010 "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six official languages throughout the Organ
- UN Spanish Language Day (United Nations)UN Spanish Language Day is observed annually on 23 April. The event was established by the UN's Department of Public Information in 2010, seeking "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six of its official wo
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on April 23?
21 observances are celebrated on April 23 around the world: Christian feast day: Adalbert of Prague, Christian feast day: Felix, Fortunatus, and Achilleus, Christian feast day: Saint George, Christian feast day: Blessed Giles of Assisi, Christian feast day: Gerard of Toul, Christian feast day: Ibar of Beggerin (Meath). The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on April 23?
48 documented historical events happened on April 23, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: The Vikings were defeated by the Irish at the Battle of Clontarf. On the same day, in another year: Edmund Ironside became King of England, reigning for only seven months before the country was conquered by Cnut the Great. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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