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 | |
| 1975 - The Troubles: Fleeing from the police, a Provisional IRA unit takes a couple hostage in Balcombe Street, London, beginning a six-day siege. | |
| 1927 - The School of English Church Music is inaugurated at Westminster Abbey, under the initiative of Sir Sydney Nicholson. | |
| 1917 - The Halifax Explosion, the largest man-made explosion to ever have occurred, shatters the port of Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada. | |
| 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus': Kiev under Danylo of Halych and Voivode Dmytro falls to the Mongols under Batu Khan. |
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