This is our day guide for Friday September 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 September 16th 2022
Chile: Independence Day (in lieu)
On September 18th 1810, Chile broke from Spanish rule, declaring their independence. The Spanish had ruled Chile since the middle of the Sixteenth Century
El Salvador: Independence Day (bridge day)
Celebrates independence from Spain, achieved in 1821
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 1810Public sector only
Nicaragua: Nicaragua Public Sector Holiday
Paid Holidays for the public sector to create a week of holidays around the National Day.
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 2022
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
National Stepfamily Day is a wonderful opportunity for stepfamilies to come together and celebrate their unique bonds.
USA: Trail of Tears Commemoration Day
The Trail of Tears was a series of forced relocations of approximately 60,000 Native Americans.
USA: National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National POW/MIA Recognition Day
USA: National Trademen Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Trademen Day
International: Grenache Day
Grenache is a popular red wine that grows in hot and dry conditions.September 15th 2022 | Go to Today | September 17th 2022
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| General Information for September 16th 2022 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 259 of 2022 | |
| 106 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 37 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. | |
| 1970 - King Hussein of Jordan declares military rule following the hijacking of four civilian airliners by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). This results in the formation of the Black September Palestinian paramilitary unit. | |
| 1963 - Malaysia is formed from the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak. However, Singapore soon leaves this new country. | |
| 1945 - World War II: The surrender of the Japanese troops in Hong Kong is accepted by Royal Navy Admiral Sir Cecil Harcourt. |
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