How Many Days Until December 5th
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 5th.
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December 5th: Day Overview and Fun Facts
- Day of the Year: December 5th is the 339th day of the year in common years and the 340th in leap years.
- Days Remaining: There are 26 days left in the year after December 5th.
Fun Facts About December 5th
- The Repeal of Prohibition in the U.S.: On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, officially ending Prohibition and allowing the legal sale of alcohol again.
- The Discovery of the Great Comet of 1680: On December 5, 1680, astronomer Gottfried Kirch became the first person to discover a comet using a telescope, later known as the "Great Comet of 1680."
- The Start of the American Civil Rights Movement: On December 5, 1955, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by Martin Luther King Jr., officially began in response to Rosa Parks' arrest, marking a crucial moment in the fight against racial segregation.
- The Mysterious Disappearance of Flight 19: On December 5, 1945, a group of five U.S. Navy aircraft, known as Flight 19, vanished over the Bermuda Triangle during a training mission, fueling conspiracy theories.
- The First Human-Organ Transplant: On December 5, 1954, Dr. Joseph Murray performed the first successful human kidney transplant in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The Launch of Voyager 1’s "Family Portrait" Project: On December 5, 1990, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft began its mission to take a series of images of the solar system, including the famous "Pale Blue Dot" photo of Earth.
- The Opening of the Moscow Metro: On December 5, 1931, construction of the Moscow Metro, one of the world’s busiest subway systems, began under Soviet leadership.
- Nelson Mandela’s Passing: On December 5, 2013, South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and former President Nelson Mandela passed away, leaving behind a global legacy of peace and reconciliation.
- The First "Official" Recognition of the Bermuda Triangle: On December 5, 1952, an article in Fate Magazine made one of the earliest references to mysterious disappearances in what later became known as the Bermuda Triangle.
Notable Birthdays:
- Martin Van Buren (1782): 8th President of the United States and the first president born as a U.S. citizen.
- Walt Disney (1901): American animator and entrepreneur, founder of The Walt Disney Company, and creator of Mickey Mouse.
- Little Richard (1932): Influential rock and roll musician known for hits like Tutti Frutti and Good Golly, Miss Molly.
Fun Observation
December 5th is a day filled with historical significance, from the end of Prohibition and the start of the Civil Rights Movement to scientific discoveries and cultural milestones. It also marks the birth of Walt Disney, whose influence on entertainment continues to shape storytelling and animation worldwide.
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