This is our day guide for Monday December 9th 2024 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 2024
International: Immaculate Conception Day (in lieu)
It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
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.
Falkland Islands: Battle Day (in lieu)
Marks the anniversary of the Battle of the Falkland Islands in 1914.
Panama: Panama Mother's Day (in lieu)
Mother's Day in Panama is a national holiday, celebrated on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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 2024
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.
United Kingdom: Postal Workers Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Postal Workers Day in the UK.December 8th 2024 | Go to Today | December 10th 2024
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| General Information for December 9th 2024 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 344 of 2024 | |
| 22 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 50 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2008 – The Governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich, is arrested by federal officials for crimes including attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by President-electBarack Obama's election to the Presidency. | |
| 1972 - Tre Cool, drummer of Green Day is born. | |
| 1872 – In Louisiana, P. B. S. Pinchback becomes the first serving African-American governor of a U.S. state. | |
| 1835 - Texas Revolution: The Texian Army captures San Antonio, Texas. |
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