December 26 National Days, Birthday Important Past Events

December 26 2024 is Thursday. 360th day of the Gregorian Calendar, Western Zodiac –Capricorn. National Whiner’s Day, National Candy Cane Day, National Thank You Note Day, Boxing Day- Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Veer Bal Diwas, Slovenia Independence and Unity Day. Holidays & Observances, National and Special Days, Major Past Events, Zodiac Sign, Birthday of Celebrity & famous personalities on this date December 26.

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Holidays, Observances of Special Day & National Day on December 26

Find out about important past events, festivals, funny, weird, national days, special days & Holidays happening around the world in different countries on this day

360th day of the Gregorian calendar
Western Zodiac – Capricorn
National Whiner’s Day
National Candy Cane Day
National Thank You Note Day
Boxing Day- Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda
Veer Bal Diwas
Slovenia Independence and Unity Day

Past events and historical events on December 26

2004-Massive tsunami Indian Ocean causes damage and kills thousands in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand killed about 200,000 people and is considered one of the deadliest natural disasters
1982-The December issue of Times magazine proclaimed the personal computer as the “Man of the Year”.
1966-The week-long cultural holiday -First Kwanzaa celebration is among African diaspora in the United States.
1947-A major snowfall burys New York City under 25.8 inches of snow in 16 hours, causing 80 deaths.
1941-Fourth Thursday of November set as Thanksgiving Day in the US and the holiday has been celebrated officially in the United States since 1863.
1941-Winston Churchill addresses a joint session of Congress to update them on the war in Europe.
1898-The Curies announce the existence of the radioactive element Radium

Famous Personalities & Celebrities Birthday on December 26

Famous Celebrities birthdays on 26th December–

1990-Andy Biersack-American pianist and singer-songwriter
1971-Jared Leto-American Actor and Lead Vocalist
1956-David Sedaris -American comedian, author and radio host.
1893-Mao Zedong -Chinese military leader and politician.
1891-Henry Miller – American author and painter.
1837-George Dewey -American Admiral.
1791-Charles Babbage -English mathematician and engineer who invented the Difference engine

FAQ / People Also Ask

1. Which Day is 26th December 2024?

26th December is Thursday
360th day of the Gregorian calendar
Western Zodiac- Capricorn

2. Special Day on December 26

Boxing Day – Many British imperial countries celebrate Boxing Day on December 26. It began as a day to present gifts to upper-class household employees but has become a shopping holiday. It’s a popular day to return Christmas gifts.

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