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December 12

Universal Health Coverage Day – This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of health care and to advocate for universal access to quality health services.

International Day of Neutrality – This day recognizes the importance of neutrality in promoting international peace and security.

International Mountain Day – This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of mountains and the need to protect mountain ecosystems.

International Day of the Tango – This day celebrates the Argentine tango, a dance that has become popular all over the world.

International Shareware Day – This day is dedicated to promoting the use of shareware, which is software that can be downloaded and used for free before payment is required.

Gingerbread House Day – This day celebrates the holiday tradition of building and decorating gingerbread houses.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe – This is a religious holiday in Mexico that celebrates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to a peasant named Juan Diego in 1531.


1098 – First Crusade: Massacre of Ma’arrat al-Numan – Crusaders led by Bohemond of Taranto capture the Syrian city of Ma’arrat al-Numan and massacre its Muslim inhabitants.

1787 – Pennsylvania becomes the second state to ratify the United States Constitution.

1896 – The Glasgow Underground Railway is opened, becoming the third oldest underground railway in the world.

1911 – Delhi replaces Calcutta as the capital of India.

1935 – Lebensborn Project: The Nazi German SS starts its program aimed at increasing the Germanic-Nordic birth rate, by providing maternity homes and financial assistance to encourage couples to have children.

1979 – Rhodesia changes its name to Zimbabwe and becomes independent from British colonial rule.

2000 – The United States Supreme Court releases its decision in Bush v. Gore, effectively resolving the disputed 2000 presidential election in favor of George W. Bush.

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