Day Guide for Tuesday August 16th 2022 What are the holidays on August 16th 2022?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 16th 2022 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 2022

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 1960

Regional

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

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day

Marks a 1777 battle in the War of Independence

Observances on August 16th 2022

USA: National Airborne Day

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

USA: National Roller Coaster Day

National Roller Coaster Day is a day that has its ups and downs.

USA: National Rum Day

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

USA: National Tell a Joke Day

Telling a joke today is a serious matter.

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General Information for August 16th 2022
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 228 of 2022
137 days left in 2022
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
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 color sound cartoon, called Fiddlesticks, is made by Ub Iwerks.
1913 - Completion of the Royal Navy battlecruiser HMS Queen Mary.