Day Guide for Thursday November 16th 2023

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?

Observances on November 16th 2023

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.

Great American Smokeout

Food
USA

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.

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.

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.

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General Information for November 16th 2023

There are 5 observances on this day.
This was 592 days ago.
Day 320 of 2023
45 days left in 2023
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.
1945 - UNESCO is founded.
1920 - Qantas, Australia's national airline, is founded as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited.
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.