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Christmas Day, Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. (Internationally observed)

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Christmas Day, Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. (Internationally observed)

Celebrated on this day.

  • Children's Day (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo)

    Children's Day (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo)

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  • Tulsi Pujan Diwas (India)

    Tulsi Pujan Diwas (India)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Constitution Day (Taiwan)

    Constitution Day (Taiwan)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Good Governance Day (India)

    Good Governance Day (India)

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  • Quaid-e-Azam's Day (Pakistan)

    Quaid-e-Azam's Day (Pakistan)

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Kitchen · Today

Recipe

Canned Tuna and Canned Tomatoes Quesadillas

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Canned Tuna and Canned Tomatoes Quesadillas

Prep 12 min

Fill tortillas with cooked canned tuna, canned tomatoes, and cheese. Pan-fry 2 min per side until golden and melty. Slice into wedges.

Ingredients

canned tuna, canned tomatoes, garlic

History

On This Day

7 events
The James Webb Space Telescope is launched.

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2021

The James Webb Space Telescope is launched.

  • 2020

    An explosion in Nashville, Tennessee, occurs, leaving three civilians in the hospital.

  • 2019

    Twenty people are killed and thousands are left homeless by Typhoon Phanfone in the Philippines.

  • 2004

    The Cassini orbiter releases Huygens probe which successfully landed on Saturn's moon Titan on January 14, 2005.

  • 2003

    The ill-fated Beagle 2 probe, released from the Mars Express spacecraft on December 19, stops transmitting shortly before its scheduled landing.

  • 1991

    Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as President of the Soviet Union (the union itself is dissolved the next day). Ukraine's referendum is finalized and Ukraine officially leaves the Soviet Union.

  • 1977

    Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin meets in Egypt with its president Anwar Sadat.

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Birthdays

Born Today

3
  • Rusev

    1985·Bulgarian-American professional wrestler

  • Ceyhun Gülselam

    1987·Turkish footballer

  • Demaryius Thomas

    1987·American football player (died 2021)

Wire · Dispatch

Florida Man

1 story
  • Florida man seriously injured someone for listening to loud music

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By the Numbers

Number of the Day

359

Day of 365 · 98% complete

Element

Og · Oganesson

Heaviest element

Math

359 is odd

Today's Season

Horoscope

Capricorn

Capricorn

Dec 22 – Jan 19

Element
Earth
Ruler
Saturn

Bring excitement to your home by discussing long-term goals with anyone you cohabitate with, darling Capricorn. As the Aries Moon and Saturn unite, initiative and structure act as molecules for success. If you currently live alone, connect with a family member or your closest friend to spark mutual inspiration. Consider where untapped resources might be hiding while Pluto activates. Selling unwanted goods or reassessing your budget could make a significant impact on your bank account. You may feel restless or emotional later tonight when Luna and Jupiter square off. If you struggle to settle down, try indulging in simple comforts or self-care practices.

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Coming Up

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The Routine

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