August 23 Anniversaries

Ukulele Day

World Observances

What Is Ukulele Day? August 23 is "Ukulele Day." On August 23, 1879, Portuguese ...

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition

World Observances

What Is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abo...

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? Shosho usually falls around August 23rd (August 23 in 2026; in s...