August 16 Anniversaries

Dominican Republic Restoration Day

World Observances

What Is Dominican Republic Restoration Day? August 16 is "Dominican Republic Res...

Electronic Comics Day

Industry Days

What Is Electronic Comics Day? August 16th is "Electronic Comics Day" in Japan, ...

Kip Pyrol Day (Kippu Pairōru no Hi)

Wordplay Anniversaries

What Is Kip Pyrol Day? August 16th is "Kip Pyrol Day" (キップ・パイロールの日) in Japan. It...

Tsukiokure Bon Okuribi (Farewell Bonfire of the Late Obon)

Seasonal Events

What Is Tsukiokure Bon Okuribi? August 16 is "Tsukiokure Bon Okuribi" -- the fin...

Gozan no Okuribi -- The Five Mountain Send-off Fires

Seasonal Events

What Is Gozan no Okuribi? August 16th is the day of "Gozan no Okuribi," a tradit...