This is our day guide for Friday November 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 November 16th 2018
Regional
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (regional): Sint Eustatius Flag Day
Commemorates the date in 1776 when Statia became the first country in the world to recognize the independence of the United States of AmericaRegional
New Zealand (regional): Christchurch Show Day
The Northern and Central Canterbury regions take Christchurch Show Day as their provincial holiday
North Korea: Mother's Day
Commemorates the date of a speech North Korea's first leader Kim Il Sung made about the role of mothers in 1961.
Papua New Guinea: Public Holiday
Due to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Summit taking place in Port MoresbyNovember 15th 2018 | Go to Today | November 17th 2018
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| General Information for November 16th 2018 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 320 of 2018 | |
| 45 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 46 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1988 – The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic declares that Estonia is "sovereign" but stops short of declaring independence. | |
| 1945 - UNESCO is founded. | |
| 1920 - Qantas, Australia's national airline, is founded as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited. | |
| 1272 – While travelling during the Ninth Crusade, Prince Edward becomes King of England upon Henry III of England's death, but he will not return to England for nearly two years to assume the throne. |
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