Random Fact 12-8-11

"A Day Which Will Live in Infamy"

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Today, in 1941, the day after the attacks on Pearl Harbor, President FDR adressed the nation and noted that December 7th will be a day which will live in infamy. This event specifically, sent the United States to war with Japan. Congress declared war on Japan, sending the US to WWII, aproximatly an hour from the speech.

Hope you enjoy your Thursday!

Random Fact 12-6-11

Saint Nicholas Day!

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St. Nicholas Day is today, December 6th. With Santa Claus coming from this Saint, he is celebrated today.

Also, today is Constitution Day in Spain. This is the day where the Spanish Constitution was ratified in 1978.

There isn't many cool, interesting, unique facts about either holiday, so this is all you get for now. Sorry!

Random Fact 12-3-11

Welcome to December!

 

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It's now the Twelfth Month here on Planet Earth. The month is famously known for its holiday season from the 21st until the 31st. However, there are numerous December 'holidays' that are also celebrated outside of this range.

Decem is Latin for "ten" because it was the tenth month in the Roman Calendar.

If You Were Born In December:

The birthstone is blue turquoise, the flower is the poinsettia, and  Sagittarius or Capricorn is your Zodiac sign.

Always, December starts on the same day of the week as September, and ends on the same day of the week as April.