This is our day guide for Monday December 6th 2021 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 2021
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.
Thailand: King Bhumibol's Birthday
Thailand's National Day commemorates the birthday of the late King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej
Tonga: Tupou I Day (in lieu)
Marks the coronation in 1845 of the founder of the modern Kingdom of Tonga, King George Taufa’ahau Tupou I.Observances on December 6th 2021
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
Ukraine: Armed Forces Day
On this holiday, it is customary to congratulate everyone who is associated with the Ukrainian army.December 5th 2021 | Go to Today | December 7th 2021
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| General Information for December 6th 2021 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 340 of 2021 | |
| 25 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 49 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2008 – The 2008 Greek riots break out upon the killing of a 15-year-old boy, Alexandros Grigoropoulos, by a police officer. | |
| 2006 - NASA reveals photographs taken by Mars Global Surveyor suggesting the presence of liquid water on Mars. | |
| 1865 – The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, banning slavery. | |
| 1704 - Battle of Chamkaur: During the Mughal-Sikh Wars, an outnumbered Sikh Khalsa defeats a Mughal army. |
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