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Today, around the world
Sunday, December 30. What the world marks, and the firsts that happened on this day.
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What the world marks
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Western ChristianityThe sixth of the Twelve Days of ChristmasPeriod between 26 December and 6 January
On this day · from DayOneToday
Firsts, not anniversaries
1927The Ginza Line, the first subway line in Asia, opens in Tokyo, Japan.102 years ago
1896Canadian ice hockey player Ernie McLea scores the first hat-trick in Stanley Cup play, and the Cup-winning goal as the Montreal Victorias defeat the Winnipeg Victorias 6–5.133 years ago
The week ahead, around the world
The same subject is marked on different dates almost everywhere.
Monday, Dec 31Hogmanay · Scotland — First-footing: the first guest across the threshold brings the year's luck.
Monday, Dec 31New Year's Eve · Spain — Twelve grapes, one for each stroke of midnight.
Monday, Dec 31International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis · Azerbaijan — Public holiday in Azerbaijan
Monday, Dec 31New Year's Eve (International observance), and its related observances: First Night (United States) — Artistic and cultural celebration on New Year's Eve
Monday, Dec 31New Year's Eve (International observance), and its related observances: Last Day of the Year or Bisperás ng Bagong Taón, special holiday between Rizal Day and New Year's Day (Philippines)
Monday, Dec 31New Year's Eve (International observance), and its related observances: Novy God Eve (Russia) — New Year celebrations in post-Soviet countries
Monday, Dec 31New Year's Eve (International observance), and its related observances: Ōmisoka (Japan) — Annual Japanese festival
Monday, Dec 31New Year's Eve (International observance), and its related observances: The first day of Hogmanay or "Auld Year's Night" (Scotland) — Scottish celebration of New Year
Monday, Dec 31The seventh of the Twelve Days of Christmas · Western Christianity — Period between 26 December and 6 January
Monday, Dec 31The sixth and penultimate day of Kwanzaa · United States — Unit of speech sounds
Tuesday, Jan 1New Year's Day · Worldwide — The first day of the Gregorian year.
Tuesday, Jan 1Independence Day · Haiti — Haiti became independent in 1804, the first free Black republic.
Sunday, Jan 6Three Kings' Day (Día de Reyes) · Spain · Latin America — Children wake to gifts from the Magi, and a ring-shaped roscón is shared.