Every yearDecember 16
Everything December 16 celebrates
4 national, international, and world observances are on the calendar for December 16 every year, and 2 more land on it in some years.
| # | Observance | Category | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boston Tea Party DayLead | Celebration | |
| 02 | National Chocolate Covered Anything Day | Food | |
| 03 | Day of Reconciliation | Community | |
| 04 | Stupid Toy Day | Kids & Family |
These are set by a rule rather than a fixed date, so they only land on December 16 in some years.
National Wreaths Across America Day — 2028 and 2034
The Start of Hanukkah — 2033
Born on December 16
Historic figures
- Ludwig van Beethoven1770–1827composer
- Jane Austen1775–1817English novelist
- Arthur C. Clarke1917–2008English science fiction writer
- Margaret Mead1901–1978American anthropologist and author
- Philip K. Dick1928–1982American philosopher and author
- Catherine of Aragon1485–1536Spanish princess, Queen Consort of England
- George Santayana1863–1952Spanish philosopher, novelist, and poet
- Leopold I of Belgium1790–1865King of the Belgians from 1831 to 1865
- Anton Denikin1872–1947Russian general
- Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher1742–1819German field marshal
Celebrities & public figures
- Zara Larssonb. 1997Swedish singer and songwriter
- Theo Jamesb. 1984English actor
- Benny Anderssonb. 1946Swedish singer-songwriter
- Liv Ullmannb. 1938Norwegian actress
- Mats Hummelsb. 1988German footballer
- Krysten Ritterb. 1981American actress
- Benjamin Brattb. 1963American actor and producer
- Miranda Ottob. 1967Australian actress
- James Mangoldb. 1963American director
- Anna Popplewellb. 1988English actress
Birth dates from Wikidata; names link to Wikipedia.
This page covers December 16 in any year. For one year in particular — the weekday, and which moveable observances landed on it — see December 16, 2026.
Today Celebrates tracks daily national, international and world observances all year.