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Today, around the world
Friday, December 29. What the world marks, and the firsts that happened on this day.
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What the world marks
Nothing is marked on this day in the calendar yet.
On this day · from DayOneToday
Firsts, not anniversaries
No firsts are recorded for this day yet.
The week ahead, around the world
The same subject is marked on different dates almost everywhere.
Saturday, Dec 30Rizal Day · Philippines — José Rizal, 1896.
Sunday, Dec 31Hogmanay · Scotland — First-footing: the first guest across the threshold brings the year's luck.
Sunday, Dec 31New Year's Eve · Spain — Twelve grapes, one for each stroke of midnight.
Monday, Jan 1New Year's Day · Worldwide — The first day of the Gregorian year.
Monday, Jan 1Independence Day · Haiti — Haiti became independent in 1804, the first free Black republic.