Day Guide for Thursday July 16th 2026

This is our day guide for Thursday July 16th 2026 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 July 16th 2026

World Snake Day 🐍

Let the scales fall from your eyes with these fang-tastic snake joke and facts.

National Corn Fritters Day

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Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Corn Fritters Day

National Personal Chef’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Personal Chef’s Day

National Cherry Day 🍒

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Take a bite into nature's juicy delight and savor the moments of pure bliss that cherries bring.

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General Information for July 16th 2026

There are 4 observances on this day.
423 days to go.
Day 197 of 2026
168 days left in 2026
Week 29 of the year

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On this Day in History

2001 - Glasgow City Council comes out in defence of ruddy ducks.
1981 - Singer/Songwriter Harry Chapin dies in a car crash on the Long Island Expressway.
1969 - It's lift-off for Apollo 11.
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.