Day Guide for Wednesday June 16th 2021 What are the holidays on June 16th 2021?

This is our day guide for Wednesday June 16th 2021 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 June 16th 2021

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Russia (regional): Public Holiday

Moscow. a "non-working" week in the Russian capital to stem the recent growth in Covid-19 cases.

South Africa: Youth Day

Previously known as Soweto Day. Youth Day marks the start of the Soweto riots of 1976

Observances on June 16th 2021

United Nations: International Day of Family Remittances 

The day recognizes the contribution of over 200 million migrant workers to improve the lives of their 800 million family members back home.

USA: National Fudge Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fudge Day

Botswana: International Day of the African Child

An awareness day for the situation of children in African, and on the need for continuing improvement in education.

International: World Refill Day

Join the reuse revolution this World Refill Day on June 16th! Discover how you can be part of the solution to plastic pollution and help create a more sustainable future.

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General Information for June 16th 2021
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 167 of 2021
198 days left in 2021
Week 24 of the year
On this Day in History
1973 - Richard O'Brien's Musical The Rocky Horror Show opens at The Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London.
1965 - A five-hour teach-in takes place inside and on the steps of the Pentagon.
1862 - The Cowes and Newport railway line opens on the Isle of Wight.
1779 - Sir Charles Hardy leaves the Isle of Wight to face The Spanish Armada.