Today In History - Thursday, February 23rd

Holidays


Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
Tajikistan — National Army Day (also formerly Red Army Day)
Brunei - National Day.
February 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)