This is our day guide for Monday August 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 August 16th 2021
International: Assumption Day (in lieu)
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Argentina: San Martin's Day
San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.Regional
Canada (regional): Discovery Day
Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.
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): De jure Transfer Day
On August 16th 1962 Puducherry was formally merged with the Indian union.Regional
India (regional): Parsi New Year
Parsis descend from a group of Zoroastrians from Iran who immigrated to India during 10th century AD
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.
South Korea: Liberation Day (in lieu)
Becomes an alternative holiday under the government's alternative statutory holiday program.Public sector only
USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day
Marks a 1777 battle in the War of IndependenceAugust 15th 2021 | Go to Today | August 17th 2021
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| General Information for August 16th 2021 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 228 of 2021 | |
| 137 days left in 2021 | |
| 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. | |
| 1960 - Joseph Kittinger parachutes from a balloon over New Mexico at 102,800 feet (31,300 m), setting three records that held until 2012: High-altitude jump, free fall, and highest speed by a human without an aircraft. | |
| 1913 - Tohoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students. | |
| 1 BC - Wang Mang consolidates his power and is declared marshal of state. Emperor Ai of Han, who died the day prior, had no heirs. |
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