Day Guide for Friday June 16th 2023 What are the holidays on June 16th 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday June 16th 2023 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 2023

International: Sovereign’s Birthday

Marks the birthday of the Sovereign, King Charles III.

International: Juneteenth (in lieu)

Juneteenth is a federal holiday and state holiday in several states. It commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached Galveston

South Africa: Youth Day

Previously known as Soweto Day. Youth Day marks the start of the Soweto riots of 1976

Observances on June 16th 2023

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.

International: National Take Back the Lunch Break Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take Back the Lunch Break Day.

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General Information for June 16th 2023
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 167 of 2023
198 days left in 2023
Week 24 of the year
On this Day in History
1973 - Richard O'Brien's Musical The Rocky Horror Show opens at The Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London.
1965 - A five-hour teach-in takes place inside and on the steps of the Pentagon.
1952 - One of the Catalinas sent to retrieve the lost Swedish surveillance plane is attacked by two soviet MiG-15s.
1862 - The Cowes and Newport railway line opens on the Isle of Wight.