December 5 National Day

December 5 National Day Calendar with a complete list of Food Days in December and on the day December 5th.

Holidays on December 5th

There are several holidays and observances that are celebrated on December 5th around the world. Here are a few examples:

International Volunteer Day: This United Nations observance celebrates the contributions of volunteers and encourages people to get involved in volunteer work.
National Sachertorte Day: This national food day celebrates a type of chocolate cake that is popular in Austria and Germany.
Independence Day: This holiday is celebrated in Senegal and marks the day in 1960 when the country gained its independence from France.
World Soil Day: This United Nations observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of soil and the need to sustainably manage this vital resource.

These are just a few examples of the holidays and observances that are celebrated on December 5th. There may be other holidays and observances that are specific to certain countries or regions.

History on December 5th

There have been a number of significant events that have occurred on December 6th throughout history. Here are a few examples:

In 1865, the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, was ratified.
In 1917, Finland declared its independence from Russia.
In 1957, the first episode of “Perry Mason,” a popular television series about a criminal defense lawyer, aired.
In 1971, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was formed when seven Arab emirates, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, came together to form a federation.
In 1989, the Berlin Wall, which had separated East and West Berlin for nearly 30 years, was officially opened.

These are just a few examples of the significant events that have occurred on December 6th throughout history. There have likely been many other important events that have taken place on this day as well.