This is our day guide for Saturday September 24th 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 September 24th 2016
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Austria (regional): Saint Rupert's Day
Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth centuryRegional
Belgium (regional): French Community Holiday
On 24 June 1975, the date of 27 September was selected by the French Community as French Community Day. It was first celebrated later that same yearRegional
Bolivia (regional): Public Holiday
Santa Cruz regional holiday celebrated on 24 September
Cambodia: Constitutional Day
This national holiday was established to celebrate the signing of the Cambodian constitution by King Sihanouk.
Dominican Republic: Our Lady of Mercedes Day
This celebration dates back to 1615, when the Mercedians, a Spanish order, established the feast day in honour of the Virgin Mary
South Africa: Heritage Day
Known as Erfenisdag in Afrikaans, the intention of Heritage Day is for all South Africans to celebrate their heritage, the diversity of their beliefs and traditions and remember their struggles against Apartheid
Trinidad and Tobago: Republic Day
Republic Day is celebrated as a public holiday on 24 September, the date in 1976, when the first Parliament metGo to Today | September 25th 2016
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| General Information for September 24th 2016 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 268 of 2016 | |
| 98 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 38 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1979 - CompuServe launches the first consumer internet service, which features the first public electronic mail service. | |
| 1946 - Cathay Pacific Airways is founded in Hong Kong. | |
| 1890 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy. | |
| 1664 - The Dutch Republic surrenders New Amsterdam to England. |
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