This is our day guide for Saturday November 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 November 16th 2019
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 AmericaObservances on November 16th 2019
United Nations: International Day for Tolerance
On the day of its fiftieth anniversary, 16 November 1995, UNESCO's Member States adopted a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance.
USA: National Button Day
If you have Koumpounophobia, this isn't the holiday for you. Koumpounophobia is the fear of buttons!
USA: National Fast Food Day
Celebrate National Fast Food Day with savory treats and indulge in the convenience, innovation, and flavors that define America's food culture.November 15th 2019 | Go to Today | November 17th 2019
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| General Information for November 16th 2019 | |
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| There are 1 public holidays today. | |
| Day 320 of 2019 | |
| 45 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 46 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1945 - UNESCO is founded. | |
| 1885 - Canadian rebel leader of the Métis and "Father of Manitoba" Louis Riel is executed for treason. | |
| 1532 - Francisco Pizarro and his men capture Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca. | |
| 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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