This is our day guide for Sunday August 16th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on August 16th 2015
Dominican Republic: Restoration Day
Commemorates the start of the war against Spanish Colonial Army in 1863 that resulted in IndependencePublic 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.Go to Today | August 17th 2015
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| General Information for August 16th 2015 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 228 of 2015 | |
| 137 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2010 - China Overtakes Japan as world's second-largest economy | |
| 1966 - Vietnam War: The House Un-American Activities Committee begins investigations of Americans who have aided the Viet Cong. The committee intends to introduce legislation making these activities illegal. Anti-war demonstrators disrupt the meeting and 50 people are arrested. | |
| 1960 - Joseph Kittinger parachutes from a balloon over New Mexico at 102,800 feet (31,300 m), setting three records that held until 2012: High-altitude jump, free fall, and highest speed by a human without an aircraft. | |
| 1945 - Puyi, the last Chinese emperor and ruler of Manchukuo, is captured by Soviet troops. |
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