Day Guide for Wednesday August 16th 2017

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 16th 2017 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 228 of 2017.

Holidays on August 16th 2017

Regional

Australia (regional): Ekka People's Day. The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is usually held on the second Wednesday in August except when there are five Wednesdays in August when it is held on the third Wednesday.

Dominican Republic: Restoration Day. Commemorates the start of the war against Spanish Colonial Army in 1863 that resulted in Independence

Gabon: Independence Day Holiday. First day of holidays to mark independence from France in 1960

Regional

India (regional): De jure Transfer Day. On August 16th 1962 Puducherry was formally merged with the Indian union.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day. This state holiday in Vermont marks an important victory by the Americans in the Revolutionary war on 16 August 1777.

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There are no observances today.

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