This is our day guide for Wednesday December 13th 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 13th 2023
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India (regional): Losoong/Namsoong
An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim.
Malta: Republic Day
On December 13th 1974, the Maltese constitution was substantially revised changing Malta from a Commonwealth realm into a republic
Saint Lucia: National Day
The country is named after Saint Lucy, who was a Christian martyr who died in 304 ADObservances on December 13th 2023
USA: National Cocoa Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cocoa Day
United Kingdom: National Hot Chocolate Day
What could be better on one of the darkest days in the year than a mug of hot chocolate.
USA: National Violin Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Violin Day
USA: National Day Of The Horse
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day Of The Horse.
USA: Pick A Pathologist Pal Day
Outside of movies and TV dramas, pathologists don't get enough recognition for the work they do.
Sweden: St. Lucia Day
Marks the beginning of the Christmas season and honours the memory of St. Lucia, an early Christian martyr.December 12th 2023 | Go to Today | December 14th 2023
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| General Information for December 13th 2023 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 347 of 2023 | |
| 18 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 50 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1974 - Malta becomes a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations. | |
| 1960 – While Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia visits Brazil, his Imperial Bodyguard seizes the capital and proclaims him deposed and his son, Crown Prince Asfa Wossen, Emperor. | |
| 1939 - World War II: Battle of the River Plate – Captain Hans Langsdorff of the German Deutschland class cruiser (pocket battleship) Admiral Graf Spee engages with Royal Navycruisers HMS Exeter, HMS Ajax and HMNZS Achilles. | |
| 1294 - Saint Celestine V resigns the papacy after only five months; Celestine hoped to return to his previous life as an ascetic hermit. |
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