This is our day guide for Thursday August 16th 2018 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 2018
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 1960Regional
India (regional): De jure Transfer Day
On August 16th 1962 Puducherry was formally merged with the Indian union.Regional
Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday
Governor Okorocha of Imo State has declared August 15 and 16 work-free days to enable residents to register and collect their Permanent Voter's Cards.Public sector only
Romania: St. Mary's Day Holiday
Non-working days in public institutions to create a long weekendPublic sector only
Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Adha Holiday
Public sector onlyPublic 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.August 15th 2018 | Go to Today | August 17th 2018
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| General Information for August 16th 2018 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 228 of 2018 | |
| 137 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1962 - Eight years after the remaining French India territories were handed to India, the ratifications of the treaty are exchanged to make the transfer official. | |
| 1944 - First flight of the Junkers Ju 287. | |
| 1929 - The 1929 Palestine riots break out in Mandatory Palestine between Palestinian Arabs and Jews and continue until the end of the month. In total, 133 Jews and 116 Arabs are killed. | |
| 1913 - Tohoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students. |
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