Day Guide for Saturday December 5th 2020

This is our day guide for Saturday December 5th 2020 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 2020

Crate Day

Crate Day

New Zealand has a semi national holiday called crate day where you have to drink a crate of beer on the first Saturday of December.

National Rhubarb Vodka Day

National Rhubarb Vodka Day

Alcohol
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rhubarb Vodka Day

SKYWARN Recognition Day

SKYWARN Recognition Day

Seasons
USA

Skywarn is a program of the National Weather Service. Its mission is to collect reports of localized severe weather in the United States.

AFL-CIO Day

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

Bathtub Party Day

General
USA

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

International Ninja Day

International Ninja Day

General
USA

Celebrate the stealth and intrigue of International Ninja Day, a tribute to history's most mysterious warriors and their enduring legacy.

National Sacher Torte Day

National Sacher Torte Day

Food
USA

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

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Small Business Saturday

International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development

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

World Soil Day

Join the global effort on World Soil Day to protect the earth's vital skin, ensuring future sustainability and life.

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General Information for December 5th 2020

There are 10 observances on this day.
This was 1101 days ago.
Day 340 of 2020
26 days left in 2020
Week 49 of the year

Moon phase

On this Day in History

1934 - Abyssinia Crisis: Italian troops attack Wal Wal in Abyssinia, taking four days to capture the city.
1848 - California Gold Rush: In a message to the U.S. Congress, U.S. President James K. Polk confirms that large amounts of gold had been discovered in California.
1847 - Jefferson Davis is elected to the U.S. senate, his first political post.
1791 - On this day, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dies in the early hours, leaving notes on how to complete his Requiem upon his death.
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.