This is our day guide for Thursday November 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 November 16th 2023
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Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (regional): Sint Eustatius Flag Day
Commemorates the date in 1776 when Statia became the first country in the world to recognize the independence of the United States of AmericaRegional
India (regional): Kartar Singh Sarabha Martyrdom Day
Punjab only. Kartar Singh Sarabha was executed in Lahore Jail on November 16th 1915 at the age of 19Regional
Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday
A work-free day in Anambra State for the posthumous birthday of the first President of Nigeria, Dr Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe.
North Korea: Mother's Day
Commemorates the date of a speech North Korea's first leader Kim Il Sung made about the role of mothers in 1961.Observances on November 16th 2023
United Nations: International Day for Tolerance
On the day of its fiftieth anniversary, 16 November 1995, UNESCO's Member States adopted a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance.
USA: National Button Day
If you have Koumpounophobia, this isn't the holiday for you. Koumpounophobia is the fear of buttons!
USA: National Fast Food Day
Celebrate National Fast Food Day with savory treats and indulge in the convenience, innovation, and flavors that define America's food culture.
USA: Great American Smokeout
Want to stop smoking? The Great American Smokeout is a great day to commit to a healthy, smoke-free live with the support of others.
United Nations: World Philosophy Day
World Philosophy Day underlines the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought, for each culture and for each individual.November 15th 2023 | Go to Today | November 17th 2023
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| General Information for November 16th 2023 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 320 of 2023 | |
| 45 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 46 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1988 – The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic declares that Estonia is "sovereign" but stops short of declaring independence. | |
| 1945 - UNESCO is founded. | |
| 1920 - Qantas, Australia's national airline, is founded as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited. | |
| 1272 – While travelling during the Ninth Crusade, Prince Edward becomes King of England upon Henry III of England's death, but he will not return to England for nearly two years to assume the throne. |
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