How Many Days Until December 20th

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 20th.


 

December 20th: Day Overview and Fun Facts

  • Day of the Year: December 20th is the 354th day of the year in common years and the 355th in leap years.
  • Days Remaining: There are 11 days left in the year after December 20th.

Fun Facts About December 20th

  • The Louisiana Purchase is Formally Transferred to the U.S.: On December 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was officially transferred from France to the United States, doubling the size of the U.S. and expanding westward exploration.
  • South Carolina Becomes the First State to Secede from the Union: On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to secede from the United States, an event that led to the American Civil War.
  • The Premiere of A Christmas Carol: On December 20, 1843, Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol was first published in London, introducing the world to Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas.
  • The First Powered Flight in Germany: On December 20, 1908, Orville and Wilbur Wright successfully demonstrated their Wright Flyer in Berlin, Germany, helping to popularize aviation worldwide.
  • The Release of the First Fully Computer-Animated Film: On December 20, 1996, Toy Story, the first fully computer-animated movie, was released, marking the beginning of Pixar’s dominance in animation.
  • The U.S. Invades Panama: On December 20, 1989, the United States launched Operation Just Cause, an invasion of Panama to overthrow military dictator Manuel Noriega.
  • The Establishment of the Soviet Cheka (Secret Police): On December 20, 1917, Vladimir Lenin established the Cheka, the first Soviet secret police organization, which later evolved into the KGB.
  • The Discovery of the Oldest Known Fossilized Forest: On December 20, 2019, scientists announced the discovery of a 386-million-year-old fossilized forest in New York, believed to be the oldest forest on Earth.
  • The Launch of Avatar: The Way of Water: On December 20, 2022, James Cameron’s sequel to Avatar premiered, continuing the highest-grossing film franchise of all time.

Notable Birthdays:

  • Harvey Firestone (1868): American businessman, founder of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company.
  • Branch Rickey (1881): Baseball executive, best known for breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson.
  • Jonah Hill (1983): American actor and filmmaker, known for Superbad, Moneyball, and The Wolf of Wall Street.

Fun Observation

December 20th is a day of historical turning points, from the Louisiana Purchase and South Carolina’s secession to the U.S. invasion of Panama. It also marks significant moments in entertainment and science, including the publication of A Christmas Carol, the launch of Pixar’s first film, and the discovery of Earth’s oldest fossilized forest.


Number of Days Until Calendar

To quickly find the number of days until a certain date, feel free to use the following calendar:

January

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