Calendar Day of Week for August 16th (2014) was a Saturday. It's the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 137 days left to the end of the year.
Day of Week Saturday in other languages
If you are interested in languages then this day of the week Saturday is called: Dies Saturni in Latin, Samstag in German, Samedi in French, Sabato in Italian, Sabado in Spanish
Zodiac Sign ♌ Leo Born on this Date
People born in the year 2014 on the 16th August have the zodiac sign Leo.
Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. The symbol of the lion is based on the Nemean Lion, a lion with an impenetrable hide. Leos are extremely sensitive but they hide that very well.
Amazingly creative on the spot. Dominant and the biggest extrovert of all the Zodiac Signs. Leo always enjoy attention and they usually will be at the center of it. Knowing exactly what they want Leos will make use of all their wits and creativeness to get achieve said desires. In love, sex and relationships, Leos are full of energy. They offer a lot and want the same in return.
Setbacks or failures will never bring a Leo to their knees. As the name suggests they are born leaders. Public image is very important to Leo. Leos will be most effective when in a position of command, their personal magnetism and energy brings out the best from subordinates. Very generous, kind and openhearted people. In relationships with others the Leo type is open, sincere, genuine and trusting. The secret of the Leo is that they need to be needed.
Historical Events for 16th August, 2014
» The 2014 Summer Youth Olympics open in the Chinese city of Nanjing.
August 16th Famous Deaths for 2014
» Patrick Aziza, Nigerian general and politician, List of Governors of Kebbi State called Governor of Kebbi State (b. 1947)
» Jerry Lumpe, American baseball player and coach (b. 1933)
» Mike Matarazzo, American bodybuilder and boxer (b. 1965)
» Vsevolod Nestayko, Ukrainian author (b. 1930)
» Mario Oriani-Ambrosini, Italian-South African lawyer and politician (b. 1960)
» Peter Scholl-Latour, German journalist, author, and academic (b. 1924)
» Fernand St. Germain, American lawyer and politician (b. 1928)
August 16th Holidays in History
» Palio di Siena (Italy)
» Bennington Battle Day (Vermont, United States)
» Christian Calendar of saints called feast day:
» Saint Roch known as Roch
» Simplician
» Stephen I of Hungary
» Translation of the Image of Edessa or Acheiropoietos icon from Edessa to Constantinople. (Eastern Orthodox Church)
» August 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Gozan no Okuribi (Kyoto, Japan)
» List of holidays by country Dominican Republic e.g Restoration Day (Dominican Republic)