How Many Days Until December 23rd

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 23rd.

December 23rd: Day Overview and Fun Facts

• Day of the Year: December 23rd is the 357th day of the year in common years and the 358th in leap years.
• Days Remaining: There are 8 days left in the year after December 23rd.

Fun Facts About December 23rd

• The Federal Reserve System is Created: On December 23, 1913, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act, establishing the Federal Reserve System, which remains the central banking system of the United States.
• The Treaty of Ghent Ends the War of 1812: On December 23, 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, officially ending the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. However, news of the treaty took weeks to travel, and the Battle of New Orleans was fought afterward.
• The First Ever Christmas Lights on a Tree: On December 23, 1882, Edward H. Johnson, an associate of Thomas Edison, became the first person to decorate a Christmas tree with electric lights, launching a tradition that continues today.
• The Collapse of the Soviet Union Accelerates: On December 23, 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev met with Russian leaders as the Soviet Union dissolved. Just two days later, on December 25, Gorbachev resigned, and the Soviet flag was lowered for the last time.
• The U.S. Army Engineers Complete the First Human-Powered Airplane: On December 23, 1977, the Gossamer Condor, the first human-powered aircraft to sustain controlled flight, made its first successful test flight.
• The Japanese Attack on Wake Island Ends: On December 23, 1941, Wake Island fell to Japanese forces after fierce resistance from U.S. Marines during World War II.
• The Release of Chicago (2002): On December 23, 2002, the movie Chicago, starring Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere, premiered, later winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
• The United States Issues the First Transatlantic Telephone Cable Proposal: On December 23, 1954, the U.S. approved a plan to lay the first transatlantic telephone cable, revolutionizing long-distance communication.
• The Discovery of One of the Largest Dinosaur Fossils: On December 23, 2015, paleontologists announced the discovery of a massive titanosaur fossil, believed to be one of the largest dinosaurs ever found.

Notable Birthdays:

• Joseph Smith (1805): Founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism).
• Madame C.J. Walker (1867): American entrepreneur and first female self-made millionaire in the U.S.
• Harry Shearer (1943): American actor and voice artist for The Simpsons.

Fun Observation

December 23rd is a day of major financial, technological, and historical milestones, from the creation of the Federal Reserve and the first electric Christmas lights to the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812. It also marks the beginning of the end for the Soviet Union, showing how this date has shaped global events and traditions.

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