This is our day guide for Sunday August 16th 2020 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?
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General Information for August 16th 2020 | |
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There are 4 public holidays today. | |
Day 229 of 2020 | |
137 days left in 2020 | |
Week 33 of the year | |
On this Day in History | |
1964 - Vietnam War: A coup d'état replaces Duong Van Minh with General Nguy?n Khánh as President of South Vietnam. A new constitution is established with aid from the U.S. Embassy. | |
1961 - Ringo Starr joins The Beatles. | |
1946 - Mass riots in Kolkata begin, in which more than 4,000 would be killed in 72 hours. | |
1930 - The first British Empire Games were opened in Hamilton, Ontario by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount Willingdon. |