This is our day guide for Wednesday December 6th 2017 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 2017
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 1917
Spain: Constitution Day
Constitution day is a celebration of the day Spain became a democracy in December 1978.Go to Today | December 7th 2017
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| General Information for December 6th 2017 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 340 of 2017 | |
| 25 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 49 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 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. | |
| 1917 - The Halifax Explosion, the largest man-made explosion to ever have occurred, shatters the port of Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada. | |
| 1917 - Finland declares independence from Russia. | |
| 1888 - Will Hay - Comedian and Astronomer is born today. |
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