Day Guide for Thursday December 5th 2019

This is our day guide for Thursday December 5th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on December 5th 2019

AFL-CIO Day

Business
USA

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO) is the largest federation of unions in the United States.

Bathtub Party Day

General
USA

On some holidays you have to avoid getting in hot water - not this one!

International Ninja Day

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Ninja Day

National Sacher Torte Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sacher Torte Day

International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development

A unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work.

World Soil Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Soil Day

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General Information for December 5th 2019

There are 6 observances on this day.
This was 1278 days ago.
Day 339 of 2019
26 days left in 2019
Week 49 of the year

Moon phase

On this Day in History

2006 – Commodore Frank Bainimarama overthrows the government in Fiji.
1952 - Great Smog of 1952: A cold fog descends upon London, combining with air pollution and killing at least 12,000 in the weeks and months that follow.
1932 - German-born Swiss physicist Albert Einstein is granted an American visa.
1757 - Seven Years' War: Battle of Leuthen - Frederick II of Prussia leads Prussian forces to a decisive victory over Austrian forces under Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine.
1408 – Emir Edigu of Golden Horde reaches Moscow.