Sunday, August 16, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Name days: Armel, Roch
Astrological sign: Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Festivals and international days on August 16:
- Restoration Day (Dominican Republic)
See also: August 15 - August 17 - All days of 2026
August 7-30: Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
August 7-31: Fringe Festival, celebration of arts and culture, Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
August 10-16: European Athletics Championships, Birmingham (United Kingdom)
August 11-23: World Equestrian Championships, Aachen (Germany)
August 12-16: Feria de Dax (France)
August 16, 1914: The Battle of Cer begins in Serbia between Serbian forces and those of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It will be the first Allied victory.
August 16, 1960: The Republic of Cyprus becomes independent from the United Kingdom.
August 16, 2016: China launches into space the very first quantum communication satellite. It will be nicknamed Mozi, in honor of the 5th-century BC Chinese philosopher.