Day Guide for Monday November 16th 2020

This is our day guide for Monday November 16th 2020 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 2020

Sigd

A holiday observed by Ethiopian Jews to commemorate their return from exile to Israel.

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.

American Education Week

An opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every student receives a quality education.

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.

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General Information for November 16th 2020

There are 5 observances on this day.
This was 1682 days ago.
Day 321 of 2020
45 days left in 2020
Week 47 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.
1945 - UNESCO is founded.
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.