This is our day guide for Friday August 16th 2019 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 2019
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
Nepal (regional): Gaijatra
This is a Hindu festival that honours those who have died during the past year.Public sector only
Romania: St Mary's Day Holiday
Public sector employees in Romania will have a four-day break, after the government decided that Friday August 16th would be a non-working day in public institutions.Public 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.Public sector only
USA (regional): Statehood Day
Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959Observances on August 16th 2019
USA: National Airborne Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Airborne Day
USA: National Roller Coaster Day
National Roller Coaster Day is a day that has its ups and downs.
USA: National Rum Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rum Day
USA: National Tell a Joke Day
Telling a joke today is a serious matter.
USA: National Men's Grooming Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Men's Grooming Day.August 15th 2019 | Go to Today | August 17th 2019
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| General Information for August 16th 2019 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 228 of 2019 | |
| 137 days left in 2019 | |
| 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. | |
| 1987 - Northwest Airlines Flight 255 a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 crashes after take off in Detroit, Michigan, killing 154 of the 155 on board, plus two people on the ground. | |
| 1930 - The first color sound cartoon, called Fiddlesticks, is made by Ub Iwerks. | |
| 1863 - The Dominican Restoration War begins when Gregorio Luperón raises the Dominican flag in Santo Domingo after Spain had recolonized the country. |
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