This is our day guide for Wednesday June 16th 2021 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 June 16th 2021
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Russia (regional): Public Holiday
Moscow. a "non-working" week in the Russian capital to stem the recent growth in Covid-19 cases.
South Africa: Youth Day
Previously known as Soweto Day. Youth Day marks the start of the Soweto riots of 1976Observances on June 16th 2021
United Nations: International Day of Family Remittances
The day recognizes the contribution of over 200 million migrant workers to improve the lives of their 800 million family members back home.
USA: National Fudge Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fudge Day
Botswana: International Day of the African Child
An awareness day for the situation of children in African, and on the need for continuing improvement in education.June 15th 2021 | Go to Today | June 17th 2021
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| General Information for June 16th 2021 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 167 of 2021 | |
| 198 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 24 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1965 - A five-hour teach-in takes place inside and on the steps of the Pentagon. | |
| 1953 - Ian Mosley, drummer with the rock band Marillion, is born. | |
| 1952 - One of the Catalinas sent to retrieve the lost Swedish surveillance plane is attacked by two soviet MiG-15s. | |
| 1779 - Sir Charles Hardy leaves the Isle of Wight to face The Spanish Armada. |
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