site.btaToday's Observances: November 16

The world:

- International Day for Tolerance (established by UN General Assembly resolution in 1996 to mark anniversary of November 16, 1995 adoption of UNESCO Declaration of Principles on Tolerance).

Bulgaria:

- Day of National Revenue Agency Employees.

On this date in Bulgarian history:

1885: Austro-Hungarian Empire, Russia and Germany issue ultimatum for end of Serbo-Bulgarian War. Bulgaria accepts ultimatum.

1973: Diplomatic relations established with Philippines.

1979: Diplomatic relations established with Nicaragua.

1995: Bulgarian Charities Aid Foundation is established. Joins Charities Aid Foundation, headquartered in Britain, in 1996.