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December 16

🎊 Day of Reconciliation, formerly celebrated as Day of the Vow by the Afrikaners (South Africa)

Day 350·96% through the year🌓First Quarter☀️9h 30m daylightSagittarius

Today's Recipe

One-Pan Shrimp with Spinach and Canned Tomatoes
15 min

One-Pan Shrimp with Spinach and Canned Tomatoes

15 min

Heat oil in a large skillet. Season shrimp and cook 4-5 min per side. Add spinach and canned tomatoes, cook 5 more min. Season with garlic. Done.

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Today's Holidays

Day of Reconciliation, formerly celebrated as Day of the Vow by the Afrikaners (South Africa)

Day of Reconciliation, formerly celebrated as Day of the Vow by the Afrikaners (South Africa)

Observed in South Africa — a celebration of tradition and community.

Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Kazakhstan from the Soviet Union in 1991.

Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Kazakhstan from the Soviet Union in 1991.

A celebration of national independence and self-determination.

National Day, celebrates the withdrawal of United Kingdom from Bahrain, making Bahrain an independent emirate in 1971.

National Day, celebrates the withdrawal of United Kingdom from Bahrain, making Bahrain an independent emirate in 1971.

A celebration of national pride and cultural heritage.

National Sports Day (Thailand)

National Sports Day (Thailand)

Observed in Thailand — a celebration of tradition and community.

The beginning of the nine-day celebration beginning December 16 and ending December 24, celebrating the trials which Mary and Joseph endured before finding a place to stay where Jesus could be born (Hispanidad): The first day of Las Posadas (Mexico, Latin America)

The beginning of the nine-day celebration beginning December 16 and ending December 24, celebrating the trials which Mary and Joseph endured before finding a place to stay where Jesus could be born (Hispanidad): The first day of Las Posadas (Mexico, Latin America)

Observed in Hispanidad — a celebration of tradition and community.

The beginning of the nine-day celebration beginning December 16 and ending December 24, celebrating the trials which Mary and Joseph endured before finding a place to stay where Jesus could be born (Hispanidad): The first day of the Simbang Gabi novena of masses (Philippines)

The beginning of the nine-day celebration beginning December 16 and ending December 24, celebrating the trials which Mary and Joseph endured before finding a place to stay where Jesus could be born (Hispanidad): The first day of the Simbang Gabi novena of masses (Philippines)

Observed in Hispanidad — a celebration of tradition and community.

On This Day

The Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, takes place, resulting in the death of three people.
2024

The Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, takes place, resulting in the death of three people.

2022

A landslide occurs at a camp at an organic farm near the town of Batang Kali in Selangor, Malaysia, trapping 92 people and killing 31.

2014

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan militants attack an Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing 150 people, 132 of them schoolchildren.

2013

A bus falls from an elevated highway in Manila, capital of the Philippines, killing at least 18 people with 20 injured.

2011

The Zhanaozen massacre occurs when violent protests by oil workers take place in Zhanaozen, Kazakhstan, resulting in security forces killing at least 14 and injuring 100 more.

1997

Dennō Senshi Porygon: Over 600 kids in Japan suffer photosensitive epileptic seizures after watching an episode of the Pokémon anime.

1992

Deportation of Hamas members: Israeli authorities began deporting hundreds of Palestinians suspected to be members of Hamas across the Lebanese border.

1989

Romanian Revolution: Protests break out in Timișoara, Romania, in response to an attempt by the government to evict dissident Hungarian pastor László Tőkés.

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Full body Desk Break

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Quick reset

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  2. 2Glute Squeezes: 15×
  3. 3Prayer Press: 10×
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Daily Horoscope

Aries

The Moon moves through your sign, dearest ram, forming supportive connections with Saturn and Pluto early this morning. You'll brim with excitement while chasing hopes and dreams, but must recognize the importance of having a solid plan. Put some method behind your madness by approaching the day with purpose. Reinforce beneficial structures, and cut ties with unnecessary distractions or destructive influences. Acknowledge the value of making friends in high places, but don't expect favors until a genuine connection has been established. Appearing too eager will likely backfire when Luna and Jupiter square off, forcing you to hide away and lick your wounds.

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Born Today

Craig Goodwin

1991 · Australian footballer

David Johnson

1991 · American football player

Anamul Haque

1992 · Bangladeshi cricketer

Tom Rogic

1992 · Australian footballer

Jyoti Amge

1993 · Indian actress

Stephan James

1993 · Canadian actor