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Holidays and observances on October 16
25 holidays and special days are celebrated on October 16 around the world.
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- 63events
Holidays and observances
Air Force Day (Bulgaria)The Bulgarian Air Force is one of the three branches of the Military of Bulgaria, the other two being the Bulgarian Navy and Bulgarian land forces. Its mission is to guard and protect the sovereignty of Bulgarian airspace, and jointly with the other branches, 
Boss's Day (United States)Boss's Day is generally observed on October 16 in the United States. SNB is abbreviation of Serious Natural Boss. It has been pitched as a day for employees to thank their bosses for being kind and fair throughout the year. It has been described as a Hallmark 
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Balderic (Baudry) of MonfauconSaint Balderic was the founding abbot of Montfaucon.- Christian feast day: BerchariusSaint Bercharius was abbot of Hautvillers in Champagne. Descended from a distinguished Aquitanian family, he received his instruction from Saint Nivard (Nivo), Archbishop of Reims.
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Bertrand of CommingesBertrand of Comminges was Bishop of Comminges, in the diocese of Toulouse, France. It is after him that the commune of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, is named.- Christian feast day: Colmán of Kilroot (Colman mac Cathbaid)Colman mac Cathbaid is a sixth-century Irish saint who was an abbot and bishop of Kilroot, a minor see which was afterwards incorporated in the Diocese of Connor. He may have given his name to Kilmackevat.
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EliphiusSaint Eliphius or Eloff is venerated as a martyr and saint. Tradition holds that he was the child of a king of Scotia, and preached in Toul, where he converted 400 people to Christianity. He was accompanied by his siblings: St. Eucharius, and three sisters, Me- Christian feast day: Fortunatus of CaseiFortunatus of Casei is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. Tradition makes him a member of the Theban Legion, and thus martyred at Agaunum. However, his relics were situated in the catacombs of Pope Callixtus I in Rome until 1746, when Cardinal Guadag
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GallGall according to hagiographic tradition was a disciple and one of the traditional twelve companions of Columbanus on his mission from Ireland to the continent. However, he may have originally come from the border region between Lorraine and Alemannia and only
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Gerard MajellaGerard Majella was an Italian lay brother of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, better known as the Redemptorists, who is honored as a saint by the Catholic Church.
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Hedwig of SilesiaHedwig of Silesia, a member of the Bavarian comital House of Andechs, was Duchess of Silesia from 1201 and of Greater Poland from 1231 as well as High Duchess consort of Poland from 1232 until 1238. She was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1267 by Pope Clem
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Hugh Latimer (Anglicanism)Hugh Latimer was a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, and Bishop of Worcester during the Reformation, and later Church of England chaplain to King Edward VI. In 1555 under the Catholic Queen Mary I he was burned at the stake, becoming one of the three Oxford 
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Junian (of Saint-Junien)Saint Junian was a 5th-century Christian hermit at the location later named after him, Saint-Junien. According to tradition, he was the son of the Count of Cambrai and was born in 486, during the reign of Clovis I. This tradition states that Junian and Saint L
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Marguerite Marie AlacoqueMargaret Mary Alacoque was a French Visitation nun and mystic who promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in its modern form.
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Marie-Marguerite d'YouvilleMarguerite d'Youville, SGM was a French Canadian widow who founded the Sisters of Charity of Montreal, commonly known as the "Grey Nuns". She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1990, becoming the first native-born Canadian to be declared a saint.
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Nicholas Ridley (Anglicanism)Nicholas Ridley was an English Bishop of London. Ridley was one of the Oxford Martyrs burned at the stake during the Marian Persecutions, for his teachings and his support of Lady Jane Grey. He is remembered with a commemoration in the calendar of saints in so- Christian feast day: Silvanus of AhunSilvanus of Ahun is venerated as a martyr and saint.
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Blessed Thevarparampil Kunjachan (Syro-Malabar Catholic Church / Catholic Church)Beatification 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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Pope Victor IIIPope Victor III, born Dauferio Epifani Del Zotto, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 May 1086 to his death. He was the successor of Pope Gregory VII. Prior to becoming pope he had held the important post of abbot of the g
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October 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)October 15 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - October 17
Pope John Paul II Day (Poland)Pope John Paul II Day is a Polish festival celebrated every year on October 16. It was established by the Polish Parliament as a tribute to Pope John Paul II. In parallel, it is celebrated by the Catholic Church in Poland as Papal Day, which falls on the Sunda- Death anniversary of Liaquat Ali Khan (Pakistan) Holidays in Pakistan are celebrated according to the Islamic or Gregorian calendars for religious and civil purposes, respectively. Religious holidays such as Eid are celebrated according to the Islamic calendar whereas other national holidays such as Labo
Teachers' Day (Chile)
Teachers' Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers. It may include celebrations to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community tone in education. This is one of the most celebrated days and the primary
World Food Day (International)World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on October 16 to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. The day is celebrated widely by many other organizations concerned wit
Bu-Ma Democratic Protests Commemoration Day (South Korea)The Busan–Masan Uprising or abbreviated, the Bu-Ma Uprising, was a series of demonstrations and popular uprising against President Park Chung Hee's dictatorial Yushin regime in South Korea. It took place between 16 and 20 October 1979 in Busan and Masan. Stude
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on October 16?
25 observances are celebrated on October 16 around the world: Air Force Day (Bulgaria), Boss's Day (United States), Christian feast day: Balderic (Baudry) of Monfaucon, Christian feast day: Bercharius, Christian feast day: Bertrand of Comminges, Christian feast day: Colmán of Kilroot (Colman mac Cathbaid). 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 October 16?
63 documented historical events happened on October 16, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Jadwiga (pictured) was officially crowned as "King of Poland" instead of "Queen" to reflect the fact that she was a sovereign in her own right. On the same day, in another year: War of the First Coalition: The two-day Battle of Wattignies concluded with Jean-Baptiste Jourdan leading French forces to victory over Prince Josias of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. 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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