This is our day guide for Friday December 6th 2019 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 2019
International: Feast of St. Nicholas
A day when many children across Europe receive gifts in honour of Saint NicholasRegional
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (regional): Saba Day
The flag of Saba was adopted on December 6th 1985. Saba day is observed on the first Friday in DecemberRegional
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
Ghana: Farmer's Day
The first Friday of every December is set aside by the government as Farmer's Day and is celebrated as a statutory Public Holiday
Spain: Constitution Day
Constitution day is a celebration of the day Spain became a democracy in December 1978.Observances on December 6th 2019
USA: Miners’ Day
A day to appreciate the contribution of miners on the anniversary of the deadliest mining disaster in the US.
USA: National Gazpacho Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Gazpacho Day
USA: National Microwave Oven Day
Ding! Ding! Time to pierce the film, it is National Microwave Oven Day.
USA: National Pawnbrokers Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pawnbrokers Day
International: St. Nicholas Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of St. Nicholas Day
USA: Faux Fur Friday
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Faux Fur Friday
Ukraine: Armed Forces Day
On this holiday, it is customary to congratulate everyone who is associated with the Ukrainian army.December 5th 2019 | Go to Today | December 7th 2019
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| General Information for December 6th 2019 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 340 of 2019 | |
| 25 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 49 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2005 - An Iranian Air Force C-130 military transport aircraft crashes into a ten-floor apartment building in a residential area of Tehran, killing all 84 on board and 44 more on the ground. | |
| 2005 – Several villagers are shot dead during protests in Dongzhou, China. | |
| 1988 – The Australian Capital Territory is granted self-government. | |
| 1917 - Finland declares independence from Russia. |
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