This is our day guide for Wednesday August 16th 2017 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?
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| General Information for August 16th 2017 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 228 of 2017 | |
| 137 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1989 - A solar flare from the Sun creates a geomagnetic storm that affects micro chips, leading to a halt of all trading on Toronto's stock market. | |
| 1896 - Gold is discovered in a tributary of the Klondike River in Canada, setting off a gold rush. | |
| 1891 - The Basilica of San Sebastian in Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed. | |
| 1 BC - Wang Mang consolidates his power and is declared marshal of state. Emperor Ai of Han, who died the day prior, had no heirs. |