This is our day guide for Friday August 16th 2024 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 2024
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.Public sector only
Romania: Public Sector Holiday
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus ChristPublic sector only
USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day
This state holiday in Vermont marks an important victory by the Americans in the Revolutionary war on 16 August 1777.Public sector only
USA (regional): Statehood Day
Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959Observances on August 16th 2024
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.
USA: Hawaiian Shirt Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hawaiian Shirt Day
USA: National Men's Grooming Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Men's Grooming Day.August 15th 2024 | Go to Today | August 17th 2024
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| General Information for August 16th 2024 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 229 of 2024 | |
| 137 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2012 - South African police fatally shoot 34 miners and wound 78 more during an industrial dispute near Rustenburg. | |
| 1987 - Northwest Airlines Flight 255 a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 crashes after take off in Detroit, Michigan, killing 154 of the 155 on board, plus two people on the ground. | |
| 1920 - Polish–Soviet War: The Battle of Radzymin concludes; the Soviet Red Army is forced to turn away from Warsaw. | |
| 1891 - The Basilica of San Sebastian in Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed. |
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