Days Until December 19th
About December 19th
December 19th is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. December 19th is National Hard Candy Day in the United States, celebrating the history and joy of hard candies. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next December 19th, 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 19th is National Hard Candy Day in the United States, celebrating the history and joy of hard candies
People born on December 19th are Sagittarius, known for their adventurous and optimistic nature
This is day 353 of the year, with 12 days remaining until New Year's Eve
The highest barometric pressure ever recorded on Earth (1085.6 hPa) occurred in Tosontsengel, Mongolia on December 19, 2001
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was published on this date in 1843 and sold out by Christmas Eve
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
National Hard Candy Day is celebrated across the United States on December 19th
Look for an Evergreen Day is a tradition of finding and marking the perfect Christmas tree
Many people celebrate this day as National Emo Day, honoring the emo music genre and subculture
This date falls during the peak of holiday preparations and festive celebrations worldwide
Reading Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has become a cherished tradition during this time of year
📜 Historical Events on This Day
Henry II was crowned alongside Eleanor of Aquitaine at Westminster Abbey, beginning the Plantagenet dynasty
Three ships (Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery) left England with settlers who would found Jamestown, Virginia
Benjamin Franklin published the first edition of Poor Richard's Almanack in Philadelphia
Thomas Paine published The American Crisis with the famous opening line 'These are the times that try men's souls'
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was published for the first time and sold out by Christmas Eve
A Clockwork Orange, Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Anthony Burgess's novel, premiered in New York City
Apollo 17, the last crewed lunar flight, returned to Earth, ending the Apollo lunar-landing program
Nelson Rockefeller was sworn in as Vice President of the United States under President Gerald Ford
President Bill Clinton was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice
The highest barometric pressure ever recorded on Earth (1085.6 hPa) was measured at Tosontsengel, Mongolia
Why Count Down to December 19th?
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