How Many Days Until December 16th

Knowing how many days ahead we have until a specific date can be very important in many situations - find out how many days are left until December 16th.


 

December 16th: Day Overview and Fun Facts

  • Day of the Year: December 16th is the 350th day of the year in common years and the 351st in leap years.
  • Days Remaining: There are 15 days left in the year after December 16th.

Fun Facts About December 16th

  • The Boston Tea Party Takes Place: On December 16, 1773, American colonists, protesting British taxation, dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor in an event known as the Boston Tea Party, a key moment leading to the American Revolution.
  • A Major Earthquake Devastates Japan: On December 16, 1707, Japan was struck by the Hōei earthquake, one of the most powerful earthquakes in its history, which led to a tsunami and increased activity at Mount Fuji.
  • The Great Fire of New York: On December 16, 1835, one of the most destructive fires in New York City's history broke out, destroying much of Lower Manhattan and causing millions in damages.
  • The Discovery of the Asteroid Vesta: On December 16, 1807, Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers discovered Vesta, the second-largest asteroid in the asteroid belt, which is now known to have a complex geological history.
  • The First Flight of the Vostok Rocket: On December 16, 1959, the Soviet Union launched the Vostok rocket, later used to send Yuri Gagarin, the first human, into space in 1961.
  • The Beginning of the Battle of the Bulge: On December 16, 1944, Nazi Germany launched the Battle of the Bulge, a major World War II offensive against the Allied forces in Belgium.
  • The Independence of Kazakhstan: On December 16, 1991, Kazakhstan declared independence from the Soviet Union, becoming the last Soviet republic to gain sovereignty.
  • The Release of Avatar: On December 16, 2009, James Cameron’s Avatar was released, becoming the highest-grossing movie of all time for nearly a decade.
  • A Powerful Cyclone Hits Bangladesh: On December 16, 1971, Cyclone Bhola, one of the deadliest cyclones in history, struck Bangladesh, causing over 500,000 deaths.

Notable Birthdays:

  • Ludwig van Beethoven (1770): German composer and pianist, one of the most influential musicians in history.
  • Jane Austen (1775): English novelist, known for classics like Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility.
  • Arthur C. Clarke (1917): British science fiction writer, known for 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Fun Observation

December 16th is a day of revolutions, disasters, and artistic brilliance. From the Boston Tea Party and Kazakhstan’s independence to Beethoven and Jane Austen’s birthdays, this date reflects pivotal moments in history, literature, and science. It also marks significant space exploration achievements and the premiere of Avatar, a film that redefined modern cinema.


Number of Days Until Calendar

To quickly find the number of days until a certain date, feel free to use the following calendar:

January

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31        

February

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29            

March

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31        

April

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30          

May

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31        

June

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30          

July

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31        

August

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31        

September

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30          

October

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31        

November

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30          

December

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31        


Number of Days Until Calculator

To calculate days until a specific date, write the date in the "mm/dd/yyyy" format and click "Calculate Days."

The Result: