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 1959August 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 1945 - Puyi, the last Chinese emperor and ruler of Manchukuo, is captured by Soviet troops. | |
| 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. |
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