How Many Days Until December 11th
Knowing how many days ahead we have until a specific date can be very important in many situations - find out how many days are left until December 11th.
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December 11th: Day Overview and Fun Facts
- Day of the Year: December 11th is the 345th day of the year in common years and the 346th in leap years.
- Days Remaining: There are 20 days left in the year after December 11th.
Fun Facts About December 11th
- International Mountain Day is Observed: Since 2003, December 11th has been recognized as International Mountain Day, promoting sustainable development and awareness of mountain ecosystems worldwide.
- Edward VIII Abdicates the British Throne: On December 11, 1936, King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée, leading to the reign of his brother, George VI.
- UNICEF is Established: On December 11, 1946, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was founded to provide aid to children affected by World War II, later expanding its mission to global child welfare.
- Apollo 17 Astronauts Walk on the Moon: On December 11, 1972, astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt of Apollo 17 conducted the final Moonwalk in history, marking the last time humans have set foot on the lunar surface.
- The Kyoto Protocol is Adopted: On December 11, 1997, the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, was adopted by the United Nations.
- The First Use of Insulin to Treat Diabetes: On December 11, 1922, insulin was used for the first time to successfully treat diabetes, revolutionizing medicine and saving millions of lives.
- The Statute of Westminster Becomes Law: On December 11, 1931, the Statute of Westminster was passed, granting legislative independence to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other British Dominions.
- The Largest Bank Robbery in U.K. History: On December 11, 2006, robbers stole £53 million from a bank in Kent, England, making it one of the biggest cash heists ever.
- The Premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: On December 11, 2001, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, the first film in Peter Jackson’s trilogy, premiered, becoming a massive success and cultural phenomenon.
Notable Birthdays:
- Hector Berlioz (1803): French composer, known for Symphonie fantastique.
- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918): Russian writer and historian, author of The Gulag Archipelago.
- Rita Moreno (1931): Puerto Rican actress, one of the few performers to achieve EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony).
Fun Observation
December 11th is a day of monumental change, from Edward VIII’s historic abdication and the last Moonwalk to environmental action with the Kyoto Protocol. It also marks major cultural moments like the release of The Lord of the Rings and the establishment of UNICEF, reflecting humanity’s focus on progress, sustainability, and storytelling.
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