This is our day guide for Saturday May 21st 2016 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 May 21st 2016
International: Buddha Purnima
Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
International: Wesak Day
Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Chile: Navy Day
Commemorates the Battle of Iquique in 1879 and the bravery of Captain Prat
Montenegro: Independence Day
Anniversary of the Montenegrin independence referendum in 2006 when the country decided to leave Serbia and Montenegro.| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for May 21st 2016 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 142 of 2016 | |
| 224 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 20 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1982 - The iconic Hacienda nightclub in Manchester opens its doors and suddenly Britain goes baggy to the sounds of The Stone Roses and the Happy Mondays. | |
| 1980 - Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back goes on general release. | |
| Every year - The feast days of St. Helena of Constantine and her son, the Emperor Constantine, are celebrated in the East. |
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