What happened on December 21st in history?

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 21, 1891, the first basketball game, devised by James Naismith, is believed to have been played at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. In 1620, Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower went ashore for the first time at present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts.

What national day is December 21st?

National French Fried Shrimp Day.

Is December 21 the Winter Solstice?

This year the Winter Solstice will occur on Dec. 21. During the day, the Northern Hemisphere will have just 8 hours and 46 minutes of daylight. Though the Winter Solstice is an annual event, Earth actually experiences two Winter Solstices each year.

What is special about December?

December often marks the beginning of rain, snow, and cold weather. In the United States the month is associated with Christmas. The first day of Winter is on either December 21 or 22. This is the shortest day of the year and the longest night.

Did the world end on December 21 2012?

Yes, I can hear you sniggering, but I believe the jury is still out on what actually did happen on December 21 2012. Although it’s fairly obvious if you are reading this, that the world didn’t end. And if we all ascended, its pretty difficult to explain the horrendous war in Syria.

Can you look at the year 2012 at December 21?

You can also have a look at the year 2012, at December 21 across the years or at December 2012 calendar. Do you remember those beautiful old magazines? Get your map! Can the figures of your date of birth reveal something about you? See your personalized video! Which were the important events of December 21, 2012?

What day of the year was December 21 2012?

We’ve performed the most in-depth research possibile on December 21, 2012, here’s what our experts found out: it was Friday, under the sign of Sagittarius (see zodiac on December 21, 2012 ). The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

What happened in Egypt in 2012?

2012 Egyptian protests:: Clashes break out in Alexandria, Egypt, on the evening of the second leg of voting in the constitutional referendum. (BBC) Clashes break out in Alexandria, Egypt, on the evening of the second leg of voting in the constitutional referendum.