This is our day guide for Friday December 11th 2020 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 11th 2020
Burkina Faso: Proclamation of the Republic
Upper Volta became an independent republic within the French Community on December 11th 1958Not a Public Holiday
Israel: Hanukkah
Observed for eight days in honour of the historic victory of the Maccabbees against religious oppressionRegional
Malaysia (regional): Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor
The Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor is always celebrated on December 11th.
Thailand: King Bhumibol's Birthday
Deferred to Friday December 11th 2020 to create a long weekend and boost domestic tourism.Observances on December 11th 2020
United Nations: International Mountain Day
Mountains are home of the 15% of the world´s population and a quarter of the world’s land animals and plants.
USA: National Noodle Ring Day
A Noodle Ring is a pasta dish baked in a Bundt pan.
USA: UNICEF Birthday
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
United Kingdom: Christmas Jumper Day
Wear a Christmas Jumper to work to raise money for Save the Children.
International: Hanukkah
Observed for eight days in honour of the historic victory of the Maccabbees against religious oppressionDecember 10th 2020 | Go to Today | December 12th 2020
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| General Information for December 11th 2020 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 346 of 2020 | |
| 20 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 50 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2008 - Bernard Madoff is arrested and charged with securities fraud in a $50 billion Ponzi scheme. | |
| 1958 - French Upper Volta and French Dahomey gain self-government from France, becoming the Republic of Upper Volta and the Republic of Dahomey (now Benin), respectively, and joining the French Community. | |
| 1789 - New Jersey becomes the first U.S. state to ratify the Bill of Rights. | |
| 361 - Julian the Apostate enters Constantinople as sole Emperor of the Roman Empire. |
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