Category: Anniversaries & Historic Events

Republic Day, (NE)(1958): December 18

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Malta's Republic Day marks the anniversary of December 13, 1974, the day the island nation ended the monarchy and became a republic. This is a national holiday.

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Mudd, Dr. Samuel, Day (1833): December 20

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Crossword Puzzle Day (1913): December 21

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The first officially published crossword puzzle was created by the journalist Arthur Wynne of Liverpool, England on December 21, 1913. However, his was not the first crossword puzzle ever created. A s...

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Martyrdom, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh (S)(170...

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Martyrdom, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh marks the death of the Older Sahibzadas brother, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh. He was eight years old when he was executed for refusing to renounce his Sikh faith. His brothe...

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Phileas Fogg Day (1872): December 21

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Forefather's Day (1620): December 22

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National Forefathers' Day is celebrated in Plymouth, Massachusetts on December 22 and marks the anniversary of the pilgrims arrival on December 21, 1620. The date was first celebrated in 1769. Why is it...

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Independence Day, (LY)(1951): December 24

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Independence Day in Libya marks the anniversary of December 24, 1951, the day the nation gained independence from Italy. This is a national holiday.

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Constitution Day, (TW)(1946): December 25

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Constitution Day in Taiwan marks the anniversary of December 25, 1946, the day the nation adopted its Constitution. This is a national holiday.

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Goodwill, Day of (ZA)(1994): December 26

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Independence Day, (SI)(1990): December 26

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Independence Day in Slovenia marks the anniversary of December 26, 1990, the day the nation announced its separation from the Yugoslav Union. This is a national holiday.

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Martyrdom Sahibzada Fateh Singh (S)(1705)...

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Martyrdom Sahibzada Fateh Singh marks the death of the Younger Sahibzadas brother, Sahibzada Fateh Singh. He was five years old when he was executed for refusing to renounce his Sikh faith. His brother, j...

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Proclamation Day (AU)(1836): December 26

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Proclamation Day in Australia celebrates the establishment of Australia as a British province. The proclamation was made by Captain John Hindmarsh beside The Old Gum Tree on December 28, 1836. Today, Pr...

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Proclamation Day (AU)(Observed): December...

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When this day falls on a weekend, the nearest Monday is the national holiday. Proclamation Day in Australia celebrates the establishment of Australia as a British province. The proclamation was made by Ca...

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Pledge of Allegiance Day (1945): December...

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Pepper Pot Day (1777): December 29

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The origins of the Pepper Pot Day and of the pepper pot itself, go to the Revolutionary War. As the American army was camped at Valley Forge for ten days, on this night, an especially harsh winter night,...

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Rizal Day, (PH)(1896): December 30

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Intellectual and revolutionary Dr. Jose Rizal was a hero of the Philippine revolution. He was martyred on this day, December 30, 1896, executed by firing squad. His death anniversary is a national holiday...

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24 Karat Day (1848): January 24

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International 24 Karat Day marks the anniversary of the discovery of gold January 24, 1848 by James W Marshal at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California. Dubbed the California Gold Rush in 1849, this singl...

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55-MPH Speed Limit Day (1974): January 2

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Today is the anniversary of the enactment of the 55 mile per hour speed limit in the United States in 1974. Speed limits have been with us since 1757, the first of which was passed in Boston. The 55 mile...

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Alasitas Festival (BO)(1781): January 24

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Commemorating a pagan festival celebrating the goddess of abundance, Ekeko and the January 24, 1781 battle between the Bolivians and imperial Spain, Alasitas is held annually on this date in the city of L...

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