December 31 2023 is Sunday. Holidays & Observances, National and Special Days, Major Past Events, Zodiac Sign, Birthday of Celebrity & famous personalities on this date.
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Holidays, Observances of Special Day & National Day on December 31
Find out about important past events, festivals, funny, weird, national days, special days & Holidays happening around the world in different countries on this day
National days on Sun Dec 31st, 2023
- 365th day of the Gregorian calendar
- Western Zodiac – Capricorn
- Saint Sylvester’s Day
- New Year’s Eve or Old Years Day/Night
- Bank Holiday- Japan
- Universal Hour of Peace
- Festival Day- Montserrat
- Unlucky Day
- International New Year’s Eve- Vietnam
- National Champagne Day
- National Heroes Day- Timor-Leste
- Make Up Your Mind Day
- No Interruptions Day
Past events and historical events on December 31
- 2009-Both a Blue Moon and lunar eclipse occured on the same day and such event to happen on New Year’s eve will be in 2028.
- 1994- The Phoenix Islands and the Line Islands in Kiribati skip December 31st.
- 1983-A military coup in Nigeria got rid of Shehu Shagari’s civilian government and put Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari in charge.
- 1964-Donald Campbell set the world record for the fastest speed in the water by sitting in his jet boat.
- 1949-About 18 countries of the world recognized Indonesia.
- 1909-The Manhattan Bridge, one of the first suspension bridges, opens.
- 1907-At 11:59 p.m., the first ball will drop in Times Square to mark the start of the New Year.
- 1492- About 100,000 Jews were evacuated from the Sicilian region of Italy.
Famous Personalities & Celebrities Birthday on December 31
Famous Celebrities birthdays on 31st December–
- 1995-Gabby Douglas-Retired Artistic Gymnast
- 1990-Patrick Chan-Canadian figure skater.
- 1986-Caity Lotz-American actress, singer, and dancer
- 1980-Richie McCaw-New Zealand rugby union footballer.
- 1977-Psy-South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, producer and dancer.
- 1963-A 17-inch snowstorm hits the southern states and reaches Pennsylvania, knocking out electricity for millions.
- 1962-Lance Reddick-American musician and actor.
- 1953-James Remar- American Film and Television Actor
- 1947-Tim Matheson- American Actor and Director
- 1941-Alex Ferguson-Scottish footballer and manager
- 1869-Henri Matisse-French painter
FAQ / People Also Ask
1. Which Day is 31st December 2023?
- 31st December is Sunday
- 365th day of the Gregorian calendar
- Western Zodiac- Capricorn
2. Special Day on December 31
- New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated nights around the world as the last day of the year according to the Gregorian calendar, December 31, comes right before the start of the new year, No matter where you are in the world, now is the time to start counting down to the New Year.
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- December 30– National Days, Birthday & Major Past Events
- January 1– National Days, Birthday & Major Past Events
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