This is our day guide for Sunday December 6th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on December 6th 2015
International: Feast of St. Nicholas
A day when many children across Europe receive gifts in honour of Saint NicholasRegional
Ecuador (regional): Foundation of Quito Day
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded on December 6th 1534 by 204 Spanish settlers.
Finland: Independence Day
Celebrates Finland's declaration of independence from the Russian Empire in 1917Regional
India (regional): Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Uttar Pradesh. Dr Ambedkar's death anniversary has been restored as a holiday in 2015
Myanmar: National Day
Beginning of the Student led protests against British Rule in 1920
Spain: Constitution Day
Go to Today | December 7th 2015
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| General Information for December 6th 2015 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 340 of 2015 | |
| 25 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 49 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 – In Croatia, forces of the Yugoslav People's Army bombard Dubrovnik after laying siege to the city since May. | |
| 1953 - Vladimir Nabokov completes his controversial novel Lolita. | |
| 1917 – Halifax Explosion: A munitions explosion near Halifax, Nova Scotia kills more than 1,900 people in the largest artificial explosion up to that time. | |
| 1877 – The first edition of the Washington Post is published. |
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