This is our day guide for Tuesday July 16th 2024 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 July 16th 2024
International: Ashoura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram.
American Samoa: Manu’a Cession Day
Marks the day in 1904 when the three Manuʻa Islands joined the US Protectorate of American SamoaRegional
Bolivia (regional): La Paz day
Commemorates the uprising against the Spanish that took place on this day in 1809.
Botswana: President's Day Holiday
The second day of President's Day Holidays is celebrated on the Tuesday after the third Monday in July
Chile: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Replaced Corpus Christi in 2007. Our Lady of Carmel is Mary, mother of Jesus. Carmel is a mountain in Northern Israel, where the Carmelite order was founded in the Twelfth century
Guernsey: Public Holiday
An additional public holiday to mark the visit of King Charles III.Regional
Nepal (regional): Saune Sankranti
Hindu devotees celebrate Saune Sankranti on the first day of the Nepali month of Shrawan.
Rwanda: Public Holiday
A public holiday to ensure the full participation of all eligible voters in the upcoming elections.Observances on July 16th 2024
USA: National Corn Fritters Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Corn Fritters Day
USA: National Personal Chef’s Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Personal Chef’s Day
International: World Snake Day
Let the scales fall from your eyes with these fang-tastic snake joke and facts.
USA: National Cherry Day
Take a bite into nature's juicy delight and savor the moments of pure bliss that cherries bring.July 15th 2024 | Go to Today | July 17th 2024
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| General Information for July 16th 2024 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 198 of 2024 | |
| 168 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 29 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1969 - It's lift-off for Apollo 11. | |
| 1812 - The American Fort on Michilimackinac Island is taken without a fight during The War of 1812. | |
| 1769 - Father Junipero Serra founds Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the first in California. It evolves into the city of San Diego. | |
| 622 - Start of the Muslim calendar; the day that Mohammed fled from Mecca to Medina. |
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