April 16

April 16 is the 106th day of the year (107th in leap years). 259 days remain until the end of the year.

Born today

Observances

• Birthday of José de Diego (Puerto Rico, United States)

• Birthday of Queen Margrethe II (Denmark)

• Emancipation Day (Washington, D.C., United States)

• National Healthcare Decisions Day (United States)

• Remembrance of Chemical Attack on Balisan and Sheikh Wasan (Iraqi Kurdistan)

• World Voice Day

• National Orchid Day (US)

• National Librarian Day (US)

• Selena Day (US)

• National Eggs Benedict Day (US)

• National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day (US)