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December 4: Day of the Week
December 4, 2024 is the 339th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 27 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is miércoles.
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Here’s the December calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Sagittarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
December 4 Historical Event(s)
306
Martyrdom of Saint Barbara.
1791
The first edition of The Observer, the world’s first Sunday newspaper, is published.
1867
Former Minnesota farmer Oliver Hudson Kelley founds the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry (better known today as the Grange).
1875
Notorious New York City politician Boss Tweed escapes from prison and flees to Cuba, then Spain.
1939
World War II: HMS Nelson is struck by a mine (laid by GS U-31) off the Scottish coast and is laid up for repairs until August 1940.
1942
Holocaust: In Warsaw, Zofia Kossak-Szczucka and Wanda Krahelska-Filipowicz set up the Żegota organization.
1954
The first Burger King is opened in Miami, Florida, United States
1971
The Indian Navy attacks the Pakistan Navy and Karachi.
1975
Suriname joins the United Nations.
1980
English rock group Led Zeppelin officially disbands, following the death of drummer John Bonham on September 25th.
Who were born on December 4?
1861
Lillian Russell, American singer and actress (d. 1922)
1883
Katharine Susannah Prichard, Australian author (d. 1969)
1918
Albert Francis Capone, son of Al Capone (d. 2004)
1933
Horst Buchholz, German-born actor (d. 2003)
1936
Derek Nally, Irish Politician
1944
Dennis Wilson, American musician (The Beach Boys) (d. 1983)
1961
Frank Reich, American football player
1962
Kevin Richardson, English footballer
1970
Kevin Sussman, American actor
1973
Steven Menzies, Australian rugby league footballer
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters YOKGZIO? Check your answers here: Word scramble YOKGZIO. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
Now try another date like anniversaries, birthdays of someone you know or any other date that is special to you. Don’t forget to share the info to your friends, loved ones or social media followers. Who knows, they might appreciate and thank you for it.