This is our day guide for Saturday December 9th 2023 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 9th 2023
Antigua and Barbuda: V.C. Bird Day
V.C. Bird Day is a public holiday in Antigua and Barbuda on December 9th. It is a day to honour and celebrate the contributions of Sir Vere Cornwell Bird to the nation.
Peru: Battle of Ayacucho
Marks an important victory in the 19th century struggle for independence across Latin America.
Tanzania: Independence Day
Celebrates Tanganyika's independence from British rule in 1961Observances on December 9th 2023
United Nations: International Anti-Corruption Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Anti-Corruption Day
United Nations: Genocide Prevention Day
A day to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in combating and preventing the crime of genocide, as defined in the Convention, and to commemorate and honour its victims.
USA: National Pastry Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pastry Day
USA: Weary Willie Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Weary Willie Day
Sweden: Anna's Day
It's Anna's Day, marking the start of making the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.
USA: Gingerbread House Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Gingerbread House Day
USA: International Shareware Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Shareware DayDecember 8th 2023 | Go to Today | December 10th 2023
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| General Information for December 9th 2023 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 343 of 2023 | |
| 22 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 49 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1973 – British and Irish authorities sign the Sunningdale Agreement in an attempt to establish a power-sharing Northern Ireland Executive and a cross-border Council of Ireland. | |
| 1952 - Bentley and Craig are put on trial for murder at the Old Bailey in London. | |
| 1935 - Walter Liggett, American newspaper editor and muckraker, is killed in a gangland murder. | |
| 1935 - The Downtown Athletic Club Trophy, later renamed the Heisman Trophy, is awarded for the first time. The winner is halfback Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago. |
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