Days Until December 18th
About December 18th
December 18th is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. December 18th, 1865, marked the official abolition of slavery in the United States with the adoption of the 13th Amendment. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next December 18th, 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 18th, 1865, marked the official abolition of slavery in the United States with the adoption of the 13th Amendment
This is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years), with 13 days remaining until the end of the year
The Nutcracker ballet by Tchaikovsky premiered on December 18th, 1892, becoming a beloved holiday tradition worldwide
People born on December 18th are Sagittarius, sharing their birthday with Steven Spielberg (1946) and Brad Pitt (1963)
International Migrants Day is observed on December 18th to recognize the contributions and challenges of migrants globally
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
International Migrants Day raises awareness about migration issues and celebrates migrants' contributions to society
Bake Cookies Day is celebrated with families and friends sharing homemade cookies and festive treats
Niger commemorates Republic Day with national celebrations marking the establishment of the republic
The Nutcracker ballet is performed in theaters worldwide as a cherished holiday tradition
National Roast Suckling Pig Day is observed in some regions with traditional feast preparations
📜 Historical Events on This Day
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was formally adopted, abolishing slavery throughout the United States
New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution
Tchaikovsky's ballet 'The Nutcracker' premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Battle of Verdun ended after ten months, one of World War I's longest and bloodiest battles
The Kyoto Protocol was adopted by 192 nations to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
President Donald Trump became the third U.S. president to be impeached by the House of Representatives
Kublai Khan renamed his empire 'Yuan,' officially establishing the Yuan dynasty of Mongolia and China
SCORE, the world's first communications satellite, was launched and relayed President Eisenhower's message from space
James Cameron's 'Avatar' premiered in the United States and became the highest-grossing film of all time
The Chicago Bears defeated the Portsmouth Spartans 9-0 in the NFL's first playoff game and first indoor game
Why Count Down to December 18th?
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