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Monday, November 16, 2026

ephemeris of the day

Every year on November 16
journee lumiere

Name day

Today's name day is:

Margaret

Astrological sign: Scorpio (October 23 - November 22)

Festivals and international days on November 16:

  • International Day for Tolerance
  • World Philosophy Day

See also: November 15 - November 17 - All days of 2026

Ongoing events: Sport, culture, festivities...
Movember

November 1-30: Movember, the moustache celebration

November 9-20: COP31, United Nations Climate Change Conference, Antalya (Turkey)

November 15-22: ATP Tour Finals, Turin (Italy)

It happened on November 16

November 16, 1919: The National Republican Bloc, a coalition of right and center in French politics closely aligned with Clemenceau's government, wins the legislative elections. The main campaign themes: patriotism and fear of Bolshevism.

November 16, 1945: Creation of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, following the destruction and massacres of the Second World War.

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