This is our day guide for Saturday October 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 October 16th 2021
Estonia: Ethnicity day
day dedicated to the Estonian unique language and cultural identityRegional
India (regional): Following day of Vijaya Dasami Holiday
Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.Observances on October 16th 2021
USA: Department Store Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Department Store Day
USA: Global Cat Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Cat Day
USA: National Dictionary Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Dictionary Day
USA: National Liqueur Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Liqueur Day
United Nations: World Food Day
Promotes worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy diets for all.
USA: National Sweetest Day
Be sweet on Sweetest Day and hand out out candy to honor this nearly 100 year old holiday.
United Kingdom: National Album Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Album Day.
International: World Bread Day
World Bread Day is celebrated on Oct 16 to commemorate the anniversary of the creation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
USA: National Feral Cat Day
Celebrate National Feral Cat Day on October 16th by supporting humane care and management of feral cats through education and action.October 15th 2021 | Go to Today | October 17th 2021
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| General Information for October 16th 2021 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 289 of 2021 | |
| 76 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 41 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1984 – Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. | |
| 1934 – Chinese Communists begin the Long March; it ended a year and four days later, by which time Mao Zedong had regained his title as party chairman. | |
| 1854 - Writer and Playwright Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin, Ireland. | |
| 1781 - George Washington captures Yorktown, Virginia after the Siege of Yorktown. |
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