Days Until December 12th
About December 12th
December 12th is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. December 12 is celebrated as the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico's most important religious holiday. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next December 12th, with notes on what the date is known for, the traditions associated with it, and notable events that have happened on this day.
📚 Interesting Facts
December 12 is celebrated as the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico's most important religious holiday
Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 12, 1787
Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlantic radio signal on this day in 1901, revolutionizing communication
Kenya celebrates Jamhuri Day on December 12, commemorating its independence from Britain in 1963
National Poinsettia Day honors Joel Poinsett, who introduced the festive plant to the United States
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Millions of pilgrims travel to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City to honor the Virgin
National Poinsettia Day celebrations feature the iconic red and green Christmas plants in homes and businesses
National Gingerbread House Day inspires families to build and decorate creative gingerbread structures
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day encourages people to wear festive and humorous holiday sweaters
Jamhuri Day in Kenya is marked with parades, speeches, and cultural celebrations of independence
📜 Historical Events on This Day
The Battle of Nineveh: Byzantine Emperor Heraclius defeated the Persian forces of Khosrau II
Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the United States Constitution
Joseph H. Rainey was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first African-American Congressman
Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlantic radio signal (the letter 'S' in Morse code) in Newfoundland
The 'Mona Lisa' was returned to the Louvre Museum in Paris after being stolen in 1911
The first motel in the United States, the Motel Inn, opened in San Luis Obispo, California
Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom, with Jomo Kenyatta as its first Prime Minister
Apple Computer became a publicly-traded company, with shares selling at $22 per share
The U.S. Supreme Court ended the presidential election recount in Florida, effectively awarding the presidency to George W. Bush
The Paris Agreement on climate change was adopted by 195 countries at the COP21 climate conference
Why Count Down to December 12th?
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