July 23rd is International Yada, Yada, Yada Day and Gorgeous Grandma Day.
We are now on the 204th day of the year, congratulations for making it this far into 2025. There are 161 days remaining until the end of the year.
Here we are going to share the most important historical events, births and deaths of July 23rd throughout history.
Did you know that on this day, July 23, 2010, the British boyband One Direction was formed? They had originally applied to X-Factor individually but failed to get through as solo contestants.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about July 23rd in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on July 23 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Daniel Radcliffe! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1989
Daniel Radcliffe
English Actor
Age
36 years old
Born IN
England, UK
1982
Paul Wesley
American Actor
Age
43 years old
Born IN
New Jersey, USA
1961
Woody Harrelson
American Actor
Age
64 years old
Born IN
Texas, USA
1967
Philip Seymour Hoffman
American Actor
Died On
Feb 2, 2014 (Age 46)
Born IN
New York, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
For those of you who were born on July 23rd, your star sign is Leo.
The constellation Leo is associated with the mythological Nemean lion. Leo is the fifth sign in the zodiac and is ruled by the sun. People born between July 23 & August 22 fall into this astrological sign.
All those born in July have the Ruby birthstone. Did you know that the largest ruby ever discovered is called the 125West? It’s an 18,696-carat gemstone that weighs a total of 8.2 pounds (3.7 kg). Traditionally the ruby symbolizes love, passion & energy.
If you were born on July 23, your estimated date of conception would be October 30 in the previous year.
A baby conceived on July 23, 2025, will likely be due around April 15, 2026.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, July 23rd has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1983 — 2011
Amy Winehouse
English Singer Amy Winehouse was born on September 14, 1983. She died on this day in 2011, at age 27 in England, UK.
1822 — 1885
Ulysses S. Grant
American President Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822. He died on this day in 1885, at age 63 in New York, USA.
Special Holidays
If you're looking for something to do today, maybe these special holidays might just help to cure your boredom!
United States
International Yada, Yada, Yada Day
Ready for a totally random holiday? In 2015 a guy named Michael W. Cosby saw there was a Blah, Blah, Blah Day and Tweeted that July 23rd would now be International Yada, Yada, Yada Day. And so it was.
United States
National Gorgeous Grandma Day
When women start pushing past the age of 50, society automatically starts referring to them as grandmas, which can be a bit of a pain if you’re still full of energy and life! So Gorgeous Grandma Day was created to celebrate all the grandmas out there who are still radiant and fun!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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Halloween
100 days
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Christmas Day
155 days
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New Year's Day
162 days
