This is our day guide for Wednesday September 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 September 16th 2020
Cambodia: Ancestors' Day
Pchum Ben, also known as Ancestors' Day, is a Cambodian religious festival which culminates on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, marking the end of the Buddhist lent
Libya: Martyrs' Day
Remembers Libyans killed or exiled under Italian rule on the date of the execution of a notable resistance fighter.
Malaysia: Malaysia Day
In 1963, the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, joined the Federation of Malaya
Mexico: Independence Day
Commemorates the start of the Mexican War of Independence against Spain on September 16th 1810
Papua New Guinea: Independence Day
Commemorates the day Papua New Guinea gained its indepence from Australia in 1975
Saint Kitts and Nevis: National Heroes Day
Honours distinguished individuals for significant contributions to the nationObservances on September 16th 2020
USA: Anne Bradstreet Day
On the anniversary of her death in 1672, we celebrate the works of this early North American poet.
United Nations: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet.
USA: Mayflower Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mayflower Day
USA: National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
United Kingdom: National Guacamole Day
A day to dip into this tasty Mexican Dip on Mexico's National Day
USA: World Play-Doh Day
Play-Doh Compound is the #1 reusable modeling compound, with over 100 million cans produced each year.
USA: National Step Family Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Step Family Day
USA: Trail of Tears Commemoration Day
The Trail of Tears was a series of forced relocations of approximately 60,000 Native Americans.
USA: National Guacamole Day
A day to dip into this tasty Mexican Dip on Mexico's National DaySeptember 15th 2020 | Go to Today | September 17th 2020
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| General Information for September 16th 2020 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 260 of 2020 | |
| 106 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 38 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1992 - Black Wednesday: the Pound Sterling is forced out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism by currency speculators and is forced to devalue against the German mark. | |
| 1975 - Papua New Guinea gains its independence from Australia. | |
| 1959 - The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City. | |
| 1920 - The Wall Street bombing: a bomb in a horse wagon explodes in front of the J. P. Morgan building in New York City - 38 are killed and 400 injured. |
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