This is our day guide for Sunday August 16th 2020 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?
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General Information for August 16th 2020 | |
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There are 4 public holidays today. | |
Day 229 of 2020 | |
137 days left in 2020 | |
Week 33 of the year | |
On this Day in History | |
2008 - The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago is topped off at 1,389 feet (423 m), at the time becoming the world's highest residence above ground-level. | |
1960 - The Quarrymen become The Beatles. | |
1896 - Gold is discovered in a tributary of the Klondike River in Canada, setting off a gold rush. | |
1 BC - Wang Mang consolidates his power and is declared marshal of state. Emperor Ai of Han, who died the day prior, had no heirs. |