Day Guide for Tuesday December 16th 2025

This is our day guide for Tuesday December 16th 2025 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on December 16th 2025

Vijay Diwas

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Vijay Diwas in India.

Las Posadas

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Las Posadas in Mexico.

Barbie and Barney Backlash Day

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Barbie and Barney Backlash Day

National Chocolate-covered Anything Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate-covered Anything Day

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General Information for December 16th 2025

There are 4 observances on this day.
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Week 51 of the year

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On this Day in History

1971 - Bangladesh Liberation War and Indo-Pakistani War of 1971: The surrender of the Pakistan Army brings an end to both conflicts. This is commemorated annually asVictory Day in Bangladesh, and as Vijay Diwas in India.
1912 - First Balkan War: The Royal Hellenic Navy defeats the Ottoman Navy at the Battle of Elli.
1773 - American Revolution: Boston Tea Party – Members of the Sons of Liberty disguised as Mohawk Indians dump hundreds of crates of tea into Boston harbor as a protest against the Tea Act.
1770 - Ludwig van Beethoven, the German composer, is born (d. 1827).
1707 - Last recorded eruption of Mount Fuji in Japan.