Day Guide for Monday October 16th 2023

This is our day guide for Monday October 16th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 289 of 2023.

Holidays on October 16th 2023

International: Day of the Races. Not an official holiday, this day is commemorated on the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas

British Virgin Islands: Heroes and Foreparents Day. This public holiday replaces St. Ursula's Day, It recognises the outstanding contributions of Virgin Islanders, in shaping their unique history and identity.

Jamaica: National Heroes' Day. Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history.

Maldives: The Day Maldives Embraced Islam. According to legend, the Maldives was converted to Islam in the year 1153 AD

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Observances on October 16th 2023

USA: Department Store Day
USA: Global Cat Day
USA: National Dictionary Day
USA: National Liqueur Day
United Nations: World Food Day
USA: National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
USA: National Boss’s Day
United Kingdom: UK Coffee Week
International: World Bread Day

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