Day Guide for Sunday August 16th 2020

This is our day guide for Sunday August 16th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 229 of 2020.

Holidays on August 16th 2020

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): Parsi New Year. Parsis descend from a group of Zoroastrians from Iran who immigrated to India during 10th century AD

Regional

India (regional): De jure Transfer Day. On August 16th 1962 Puducherry was formally merged with the Indian union.

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Observances on August 16th 2020

  • USA: National Airborne Day
  • USA: National Roller Coaster Day
  • USA: National Rum Day
  • USA: National Tell a Joke Day

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