This is our day guide for Wednesday July 6th 2016 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 July 6th 2016
International: Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
International: Eid Al Fitr
The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Czech Republic: Jan Hus Day
This holiday commemorates the martyrdom of Jan Hus and is always celebrated on 6 JulyRegional
India (regional): Idul Fitr
Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of RamadanRegional
India (regional): Ratha Yatra
Odisha. A festival that involves moving large idols of deities on a chariotRegional
India (regional): MHIP Day
The MHIP is the biggest voluntary organisation in Mizoram and was founded on July 6th 1974
Kazakhstan: Capital City Day
Astana City became the capital of Kazakhstan on July 6th 1994
Lithuania: Anniversary of the Coronation of King Mindaugas
King Mindaugas was the first Grand Duke of Lithuania and the first and only King of a unified Lithuania| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for July 6th 2016 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 188 of 2016 | |
| 178 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 27 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1935 - Birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Tenzin Gyatso. | |
| 1917 - During World War I, Arabian troops led by Lawrence of Arabia and Auda ibu Tayi capture Aqaba from the Turks. | |
| 1854 - The first official Republican meeting in Jackson, Michigan USA takes place. | |
| 1545 - The Carraquon, part of the French Armada that would later attack the Mary Rose off the Isle of Wight, explodes when the cook accidentally sets fire to the vessel. |
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