History is the study of change over time, and it covers all aspects of human society. Political, social, economic, scientific, technological, medical, cultural, intellectual, religious and military developments are all part of history.
Every year, India observes Farmers’ Day or Kisan Diwas on December 23. Farmers are the driving force of the country’s economy and deserve to be honored. The day also celebrates the birth of the fifth Prime Minister of India, Chaudhary Charan Singh, who started as a farmer before earning his seat in the government. This…
The Winter Solstice marks the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere), all thanks to the tilt of the earth. In many cultures, the day is a day of feasting and celebration, but even if you’re totally agnostic, you can still find a reason…
Dalek Remembrance Day, also known as International Dalek Remembrance Day, comes up every December 21. It is a holiday that commemorates the exploits of the Daleks, who were impeccable villains in the popular time travel show “Doctor Who.” The Daleks made their appearance in the show in 1963, becoming one of the most iconic and…
We can’t always be optimistic but on Look On The Bright Side Day, celebrated on December 21, we can always try our best to be! It’s quite normal to feel a little down on this day since it falls around the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, which means things tend to get a little…
National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day is commemorated each year on December 21, the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest night of the year. Since the holiday began in 1990, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council have sponsored this day to call attention to…
National Lee Day is on December 21 and occasionally on March 22 annually. Who says you can’t celebrate your name twice a year? Lee is a well-known name; currently, it ranks as the 232nd most common surname worldwide. It’s derived from a geographical locality ‘at the lea,’ from ley, legh, lea, or lay, a grassy…
One of the latest national days to be added to the calendar, National Maine Day has been celebrated on December 21 since 2017. While it isn’t officially declared a national holiday, the day is still celebrated with fervor. Maine, also known as the Pine Tree State as well as Vacationland, is one of the most…
Although a fictional holiday, Phileas Fogg Win a Wager Day is officially on December 21. To be precise, the day commemorates a date in fictional history, but in a piece of fiction that is loved all around the world. If you haven’t guessed it yet, let us tell you. We’re talking about the classic novel…
São Tomé Day, or Dia de São Tomé, is commemorated each year on December 21. It marks the arrival of the first Europeans to the island in 1471. São Tomé is Portuguese for Saint Thomas, whose feast day also falls on December 21. Príncipe was first called ‘Santo Antão’ or Saint Anthony, but it was…
Yule comes up on December 21, on the winter solstice. It is the shortest day and longest night of the year, as the Sun gets its lowest elevation in the sky. Apart from the marking of a new season, the winter solstice also holds a significant symbol for the Sun. It appears to stand still…
