Day Guide for Wednesday August 16th 2023

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 16th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 228 of 2023.

Holidays on August 16th 2023

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Australia (regional): Ekka People's Day. The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is usually held on the second Wednesday in August except when there are five Wednesdays in August when it is held on the third Wednesday.
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

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

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

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day. Marks a 1777 battle in the War of Independence

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Observances on August 16th 2023

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

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