Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on June 16
20 holidays and special days are celebrated on June 16 around the world.
- 20observances
- 54events
Holidays and observances
Birthday of Leonard P. Howell (Rastafari)Rastafari is an Abrahamic religion that developed in Jamaica during the 1930s. It is classified as both a new religious movement and a social movement by scholars of religion. There is no central authority in control of the movement and much diversity exists a
Bloomsday (Dublin, Ireland)Bloomsday is a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce, observed annually in Dublin and elsewhere on 16 June. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the protagonist of Joyce's 1922 novel Ulysses, the events of which take place on T- Christian feast days: Aurelianus of ArlesAurelianus was Archbishop of Arles from 546 to 551. His predecessors were Auxanius and Caesarius of Arles. His father Sacerdos was an Archbishop of Lyon. His cousin Nicetius succeeded his father as Archbishop of Lyon. He died on 16 June 551 in Lyon and is buri
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Aureus of Mainz (and his sister Justina)Aureus of Mainz is a Roman Catholic saint and the first named bishop of Mainz. His feast is on 16 June.
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BennoBenno was named Bishop of Meissen in 1066. Venerated since the 13th century, he was canonized in 1523. Benno did much for his diocese, both by ecclesiastical reforms on the Hildebrandine model and by material developments. He was venerated in his native Saxony- Christian feast days: Cettin of OranCettin also known as Saint Cettin of Oran or Cethach, Cetagh and Cethagh was a disciple of Saint Patrick. He helped St. Patrick in evangelizing in Ireland. St. Patrick consecrated him as an auxiliary bishop of Oran. He is believed to have died in 5th century.
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Curig of LlanbadarnSt Curig was a Celtic bishop and saint of Wales during post Roman times.
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Cyricus and JulittaCyricus and his mother Julitta are venerated as early Christian martyrs. According to traditional stories, they were put to death at Tarsus in AD 304.
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Ferreolus and FerrutioSaints Ferreolus and Ferrutio are venerated as martyrs and saints by the Catholic Church, especially in Besançon where they are honored as its patron saints.
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George Berkeley and Joseph Butler (Episcopal Church)George Berkeley, known as Bishop Berkeley, was an Anglo-Irish philosopher, writer, and clergyman who is regarded as the founder of immaterialism, a philosophical theory he developed which later came to be known as subjective idealism. He has also been called "
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John Francis RegisJohn Francis Regis, SJ, commonly known Saint Regis, was a French Jesuit priest who was canonized in 1737. A tireless preacher and social reformer, Regis is best known for his work with at-risk women and orphans.
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LutgardisLutgardis of Aywières, OSB was a Catholic Benedictine nun from the medieval Low Countries in the Holy Roman Empire. She was born in Tongeren, known as Tongres in French, and entered monastic life at the age of twelve. During her life, various miracles were att
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Blessed Maria Katherina SchererBeatification is an act by which the Catholic Church formally recognizes that a deceased member of the faithful is believed to have entered Heaven and is capable of interceding on behalf of individuals who pray in their name, permitting a restricted, local for
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June 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)June 15 - Eastern Orthodox Church calendar - June 17- Engineer's Day (Argentina)Engineer's Day is observed in several countries on various dates of the year.
Father's Day (Seychelles)Father's Day is a day set aside for honoring one's father, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. "Father's Day" complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Mother's Day and, in some countries, Sib
International Day of the African Child (Organisation of African Unity)The International Day of the African Child, also known as the Day of the African Child (DAC), has been celebrated on June 16 every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the OAU Organisation of African Unity. This day honors those who participated in - Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Sikhism)The Nanakshahi calendar, or Sikh calendar, is a tropical solar calendar used in Sikhism. It is based on the "Barah Maha", a composition composed by the Sikh gurus reflecting the changes in nature conveyed in the twelve-month cycle of the year. The year begins
Sussex Day (Sussex)Sussex Day is the county day for the historic county of Sussex in southern England and is celebrated on 16 June each year to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Sussex.
Youth Day (South Africa)Youth Day or National Youth Day is a commemorative holiday in honour of young people, celebrated in different parts of the world on various dates throughout the year.
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on June 16?
20 observances are celebrated on June 16 around the world: Birthday of Leonard P. Howell (Rastafari), Bloomsday (Dublin, Ireland), Christian feast days: Aurelianus of Arles, Christian feast days: Aureus of Mainz (and his sister Justina), Christian feast days: Benno, Christian feast days: Cettin of Oran. The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on June 16?
54 documented historical events happened on June 16, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: The final king of the Sasanian Empire of Iran, Yazdegerd III, ascended the throne at the age of eight. On the same day, in another year: Ming forces conquered Đại Ngu in modern-day northern Vietnam, capturing Hồ dynasty emperor Hồ Quý Ly and bringing the country under Chinese rule. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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