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?
Holidays on August 16th 2020
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): Parsi New Year
Parsis descend from a group of Zoroastrians from Iran who immigrated to India during 10th century ADRegional
India (regional): De jure Transfer Day
On August 16th 1962 Puducherry was formally merged with the Indian union.August 15th 2020 | Go to Today | August 17th 2020
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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 | |
| 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. | |
| 1945 - Puyi, the last Chinese emperor and ruler of Manchukuo, is captured by Soviet troops. | |
| 1944 - First flight of the Junkers Ju 287. | |
| 1930 - The first British Empire Games were opened in Hamilton, Ontario by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount Willingdon. |
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