What holiday is today, April 23, 2024

April 23 is Moon Date Day and International Nose Picking Day.

What a holiday today in Ukraine and in the world / photo by Pixabay

Holiday on April 23 – German Beer Day, Cactus Grower Day, World Book and Copyright Day, International English Language Day, Take a Chance Day, International Creator Day, World Laboratory Day, Spanish Language Day at the United Nations. April 23 is the 113th day of the year (114th in leap years) according to the Gregorian calendar. There are 252 days left until the end of the year.

What holiday is celebrated in the world today – a list

On April 23, each country celebrates its own special national holiday. These are different commemorative dates in all states, we suggest you familiarize yourself with a few of them:

• Shakespeare Day, World Book Night – Great Britain.
• Rose and Book Exchange Day – Finland.
• Book Day – Canada.
• Pepper Day – Bermuda.
• Picnic Day, Cherry Cheesecake Day, Lost Dogs Day, Movie Theater Day – USA.
• Valentine’s Day, Saint George’s Day, Castile and Leon Day – Spain.
• Language Day – Colombia.

It is also important to know what holiday today is in Ukraine – in our country, this date is notable as a professional holiday for those who help people feel better. April 23 is a holiday – Psychologist’s Day in Ukraine.

Memorable events in history on April 23

• 215 BC c. – the Temple of Venus was built on the Capitoline Hill in Rome.
• 303 – by order of the Roman emperor Diocletian, the Christian warrior George the Victorious was beheaded in Palestine, who was later canonized by the church.
• 1597 – the premiere of the performance based on Shakespeare’s play “Windsor Nights” took place, which was attended by the English Queen Elizabeth I.
• 1896 – the first movie screening in America was held in New York.
• 1907 – Jack London went on a trip around the world on a two-masted ship.
• 1913 – launching of “Aquitania”, the only liner that participated in both world wars.
• 1928 – The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that women were not “persons” (individuals).
• 1942 – Agricultural duty was announced in Germany for boys aged 14-16 and girls aged 16-17.
• 1954 – the rule of 24 seconds was introduced in the NBA, during which the team in possession of the ball must make a shot at the ring.
• 1956 – Elvis Presley’s first concert took place in Las Vegas.
• 1959 – the Union of Journalists of Ukraine (now the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine) was established.
• 1971 – the band “Rolling Stones” releases the album “Sticky Fingers”.
• 1975 – the Ukrainian Book Museum was opened in Kyiv.
• 1985 – China’s first McDonald’s restaurant opened in Beijing.
• 1992 – the largest McDonald’s restaurant in the world chain was opened in Beijing (700 seats).

What is the church holiday on April 23, 2024

Christians who switched to the new calendar of the OCU celebrate today the day of memory of St. Yuri (George) Zmiyeborets. Those believers who celebrate the holidays according to the old style, celebrate the church holiday on April 23: the Memorial Day of the holy martyr Gregory V, Patriarch of Constantinople, the Memorial Day of the holy martyr Terentius and his wife, the Memorial Day of the holy prophetess Oldama.

Prohibitions and omens on April 23 – what can and cannot be done

The signs for today say that to attract wealth and happiness in the Teren family, the day must be met honestly. In the old days, there was a sign – if a wife was unfaithful to her husband, she should confess it on April 23. It is advisable to fast 3 days before the date, as well as to pray diligently to cleanse the body and soul. Also, on April 23, you can and should give alms.

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Folk omens about the weather for April 23:

• the sun hides behind the clouds all day – the summer will be fertile;
• young spiders appeared – warm days will soon come;
• old spiders are sitting on a web – frosts are possible at night;
• there is fog in the morning – it will rain in the afternoon.

On this date, it is strictly forbidden to celebrate birthdays and celebrate any holidays, as fun can end in tears. You should also not drink alcohol – the smell of alcohol will bring evil spirits and take away your strength.

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