December 4 National Day Calendar with a complete list of National Days in December and on the day December 4th.
Holidays on December 4th
There are several holidays and observances that are celebrated on December 4th around the world. Here are a few examples:
- National Cookie Day: This food holiday celebrates one of the most beloved treats and encourages people to enjoy cookies in all their various forms.
- Navy Day: This holiday is celebrated in India and honors the Indian Navy and its role in defending the country.
- Independence Day: This holiday is celebrated in the Central African Republic and marks the day in 1958 when the country gained its independence from France.
- International Day of Banks: This observance celebrates the role of banks in the global economy and encourages people to learn more about financial literacy and responsible banking practices.
These are just a few examples of the holidays and observances that are celebrated on December 4th. There may be other holidays and observances that are specific to certain countries or regions.
- SANTA LIST DAY
- NATIONAL COOKIE DAY
- NATIONAL GRANGE DAY
- ST. BARBARA DAY [GERMANY]
- WEAR BROWN SHOES DAY
Saida Captured
- 1110, EUROPEAN CRUSADERS captured the SYRIAN seaport of SAIDA [SIDON] in what is now LEBANON.
- 1110, EUROPEAN CRUSADERS captured the SYRIAN seaport of SAIDA [SIDON] in what is now LEBANON.
- 1123, poet OMAR KHAYYAM died at 75 in NISHAPUR, PERSIA.
- 1259, ENGLAND’S KING HENRY III and FRANCE’S KING LOUIS IX signed the “TREATY OF PARIS”. HENRY surrendered all claims to FRENCH territory, except GASCONY.
- 1489, after a year-long siege, the SPANISH defeated the MOORS at the “BATTLE OF BAZA” in GRANADA.
- 1534, the OTTOMAN TURKS, led by SULTAN SULEIMAN, captured BAGHDAD.
- 1619, 38 colonists from ENGLAND landed in VIRGINIA and gave thanks to GOD in prayer, considered by some as the first THANKSGIVING in NORTH AMERICA.
Marquette & Jollet At Chicago
- 1674, FRANCE’S JACQUES MARQUETTE, LOUIS JOLLIET, and five others constructed a log-cabin mission on the CHICAGO RIVER near the shores of LAKE MICHIGAN — the first EUROPEAN structure in what is now CHICAGO.
- 1674, FRANCE’S JACQUES MARQUETTE, LOUIS JOLLIET, and five others constructed a log-cabin mission on the CHICAGO RIVER near the shores of LAKE MICHIGAN — the first EUROPEAN structure in what is now CHICAGO.
- 1691, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR LEOPOLD I took control of TRANSYLVANIA.
- 1534, the OTTOMAN TURKS, led by SULTAN SULEIMAN, captured BAGHDAD.
- 1563, 18 years after commencing, the “COUNCIL OF TRENT” held its final session.
- 1619, 38 colonists from ENGLAND landed in VIRGINIA and gave thanks to GOD in prayer, considered by some as the first THANKSGIVING in NORTH AMERICA.
Farewell At Fraunce’S Tavern
- 1783, GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON bade farewell to his CONTINENTAL ARMY officers at FRAUNCES TAVERN in NEW YORK.
- 1783, GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON bade farewell to his CONTINENTAL ARMY officers at FRAUNCES TAVERN in NEW YORK.
- 1816, DEMOCRAT-REPUBLICAN JAMES MONROE defeated FEDERALIST RUFUS KING to become the fifth president of the UNITED STATES.
- 1832, in PHILADELPHIA, ARTHUR TAPPAN founded the AMERICAN ANTI-SLAVERY SOCIETY.
- 1851, the army of FRENCH PRESIDENT LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE crushed an attempted coup d’etat.
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