This is our day guide for Friday December 13th 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 13th 2024
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 2024
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.
United Kingdom: Christmas Jumper Day
Wear a Christmas Jumper to work to raise money for Save the Children.
USA: Underdog Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Underdog DayDecember 12th 2024 | Go to Today | December 14th 2024
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| General Information for December 13th 2024 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 348 of 2024 | |
| 18 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 50 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1962 - NASA launches Relay 1, the first active repeater communications satellite in orbit. | |
| 1958 - Gordo the squirrel monkey becomes the first primate to enter orbit - an event remembered in the lyrics of Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start The Fire'. | |
| 1769 - Dartmouth College is founded by the Reverend Eleazar Wheelock, with a royal charter from King George III, on land donated by Royal governor John Wentworth. | |
| 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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