Day Guide for Saturday November 16th 2019

This is our day guide for Saturday November 16th 2019 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?

Observances on November 16th 2019

National Button Day

General
USA

If you have Koumpounophobia, this isn't the holiday for you. Koumpounophobia is the fear of buttons!

National Fast Food Day 🍔

Food
USA

Celebrate National Fast Food Day with savory treats and indulge in the convenience, innovation, and flavors that define America's food culture.

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.

Sint Eustatius Flag Day

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Commemorates the date in 1776 when Statia became the first country in the world to recognize the independence of the United States of America

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General Information for November 16th 2019

There are 3 observances on this day.
This was 1847 days ago.
Day 320 of 2019
45 days left in 2019
Week 46 of the year

Moon phase

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.
1920 - Qantas, Australia's national airline, is founded as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited.
1885 - Canadian rebel leader of the Métis and "Father of Manitoba" Louis Riel is executed for treason.
1532 - Francisco Pizarro and his men capture Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca.
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.