This is our day guide for Saturday September 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 September 16th 2023
Regional
India (regional): Tithi of Srimatna Sankardev
Srimanta Sankardev was a 15th–16th century Assamese polymath credited with uniting Assam.
Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Reza
Imam Reza was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and the eighth Shi'ite Imam
Israel: Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah is generally known as the New Year' s Day of the Jewish calendar
Libya: Martyrs' Day
Remembers Libyans killed or exiled under Italian rule on the date of the execution of a notable resistance fighter.
Malaysia: Malaysia Day
In 1963, the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, joined the Federation of Malaya
Maldives: Qaumee Dhuvas
Celebrates the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in 1573
Mexico: Independence Day
Commemorates the start of the Mexican War of Independence against Spain on September 16th 1810
Papua New Guinea: Independence Day
Commemorates the day Papua New Guinea gained its indepence from Australia in 1975
Saint Kitts and Nevis: National Heroes Day
Honours distinguished individuals for significant contributions to the nationObservances on September 16th 2023
USA: Anne Bradstreet Day
On the anniversary of her death in 1672, we celebrate the works of this early North American poet.
United Nations: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet.
USA: Mayflower Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mayflower Day
USA: National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
United Kingdom: National Guacamole Day
A day to dip into this tasty Mexican Dip on Mexico's National Day
USA: World Play-Doh Day
Play-Doh Compound is the #1 reusable modeling compound, with over 100 million cans produced each year.
USA: National Step Family Day
National Stepfamily Day is a wonderful opportunity for stepfamilies to come together and celebrate their unique bonds.
USA: Trail of Tears Commemoration Day
The Trail of Tears was a series of forced relocations of approximately 60,000 Native Americans.
USA: National Dance Day
If you stumble, make it part of your dance
USA: Big Whopper Liar Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Big Whopper Liar Day
USA: Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids
USA: International Coastal Cleanup Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Coastal Cleanup Day
USA: International Eat An Apple Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Eat An Apple Day
International: International Red Panda Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Red Panda Day
USA: Puppy Mill Awareness Day
A day to highlight the inhumane practice of using 'puppy mills' to supply pet stores with dogs often kept in squalid conditions.
USA: Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Germany: Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is held annually in Munich attracting over 5 million visitors each year.
International: World Cleanup Day
World Cleanup Day is a civic movement, uniting 180 countries and millions of people across the world to clean up the planet. In one day.
International: Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah is generally known as the New Year' s Day of the Jewish calendarSeptember 15th 2023 | Go to Today | September 17th 2023
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| General Information for September 16th 2023 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 259 of 2023 | |
| 106 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 37 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1992 - Black Wednesday: the Pound Sterling is forced out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism by currency speculators and is forced to devalue against the German mark. | |
| 1970 - King Hussein of Jordan declares military rule following the hijacking of four civilian airliners by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). This results in the formation of the Black September Palestinian paramilitary unit. | |
| 1959 - The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City. | |
| 1400 - Owain Glyndwr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers. |
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