Day Guide for Wednesday November 16th 2022 What are the holidays on November 16th 2022?

This is our day guide for Wednesday November 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 November 16th 2022

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Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (regional): Sint Eustatius Flag Day

Commemorates the date in 1776 when Statia became the first country in the world to recognize the independence of the United States of America

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Germany (regional): Repentance Day

Saxony. Protestant churches celebrate a Day of Repentance and Prayer on the Wednesday before November 23

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Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

A work-free day in Anambra State for the posthumous birthday of the first President of Nigeria, Dr Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe.

North Korea: Mother's Day

Commemorates the date of a speech North Korea's first leader Kim Il Sung made about the role of mothers in 1961.

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Thailand (regional): Special Public Holiday

A Special Public Holiday in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan for the APEC Summit.

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General Information for November 16th 2022
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 320 of 2022
45 days left in 2022
Week 46 of the year
On this Day in History
1988 – The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic declares that Estonia is "sovereign" but stops short of declaring independence.
1920 - Qantas, Australia's national airline, is founded as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited.
1532 - Francisco Pizarro and his men capture Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca.
1272 – While travelling during the Ninth Crusade, Prince Edward becomes King of England upon Henry III of England's death, but he will not return to England for nearly two years to assume the throne.