National Thank-You Note Day: This day encourages people to express gratitude and appreciation to others by sending them handwritten thank-you notes.
Boxing Day: Boxing Day is a public holiday in many countries including Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It originated as a day to give gifts to servants and tradespeople, but has evolved into a major shopping day and sporting event in some countries.
Whiners Day: This humorous holiday encourages people to get all of their complaints and grievances out of their system, so they can start the new year on a positive note.
National Candy Cane Day: This day celebrates the candy cane, a popular treat during the holiday season. The candy cane’s iconic red and white stripes are said to represent the purity and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Kwanzaa Begins: Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday that celebrates African heritage, unity, and culture. It is observed from December 26th to January 1st and includes lighting candles, exchanging gifts, and reflecting on the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
1862: The largest mass execution in American history took place in Mankato, Minnesota, where 38 Native American men were hanged for their participation in the Dakota War of 1862.
1941: During World War II, the Japanese Navy launched an air raid on Hong Kong, which was then a British colony.
1991: The Soviet Union formally dissolved, marking the end of the Cold War and the beginning of the Russian Federation.
2004: A massive earthquake and tsunami struck the Indian Ocean, killing more than 230,000 people in 14 countries.
2006: Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging in Baghdad for crimes against humanity.
2018: Indonesian volcano Anak Krakatau erupted and triggered a tsunami, killing more than 400 people.
2019: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Albania, killing at least 51 people and injuring more than 900.
