August 23 Anniversaries

Ukulele Day

World Observances

What Is Ukulele Day? August 23 is "Ukulele Day." The date marks the anniversary ...

Byakkotai Day

Historical Anniversaries

What Is Byakkotai Day? Every August 23rd is "Byakkotai Day" (白虎隊の日, Byakkotai no...

Oil Day

Historical Anniversaries

What Is Oil Day? August 23rd is "Oil Day" in Japan, jointly established by Rikyu...

Koikeya Potato Chips Day (Koikeya Poteto Chippusu no Hi)

Food Days

What Is Koikeya Potato Chips Day? August 23rd is "Koikeya Potato Chips Day." Thi...

Shosho -- The Easing of the Heat

Seasonal Events

What Is Shosho? Around August 23rd is "Shosho" in Japan, one of the twenty-four ...