HUMBUG DAY
Humbug Day on December 21st recognizes the Ebenezers, the Scrooges, grinches, and curmudgeons who suck the joy out of the holiday season. #HumbugDay
FRENCH FRIED SHRIMP DAY
On December 21st, seafood lovers celebrate National French Fried Shrimp Day. Enjoyed all year long, this delicious dish delights many across the country. #FrenchFriedShrimpDay
WINTER SOLSTICE
The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs annually between December 20th and December 23rd. #WinterSolstice
PHILEAS FOGG WIN A WAGER DAY
Phileas Fogg Win a Wager Day on December 21st commemorates a date in fictional history. In the classic novel, Around the World in 80 Days by French Novelist, Jules Verne, December 21st is the date illustrious main character Phileas Fogg must complete his challenge to win a wager of £20,000. #PhileasFoggWinAWagerDay
NATIONAL MAINE DAY
On December 21st, National Maine Day recognizes the 23rd state to join the union and the most eastern one, too! #NationalMaineDay
CROSSWORD PUZZLE DAY
Crossword Puzzle Day on December 21st commemorates the birth of a challenging word game enjoyed by millions worldwide. #CrosswordPuzzleDay
ANNE AND SAMANTHA DAY
Celebrated bi-annually on the summer solstice and the winter solstice, Anne and Samantha Day honors two young women, Anne Frank and Samantha Smith, and the impact they had on the world. #AnneSamanthaDay
YULE
On the arrival of the Winter Solstice, we observe Yule. #Yule
HOMELESS PERSONS' REMEMBRANCE DAY
National Homeless Persons' Remembrance Day on the first day of winter remembers those in the homeless community who have died the previous year. The day reminds us to honor them and remember the life they lived. #HomelessPersonsRemembranceDay
NATIONAL FLASHLIGHT DAY
National Flashlight Day, on the same day as Winter Solstice, reminds us to turn on some lights during the shortest day of the year. #NationalFlashlightDay
Coming on December 22, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL DATE NUT BREAD DAY
FOREFATHERS' DAY
Notable Birthdays for December 21
Benedict Arnold (1615-1678) - Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island.
Lewis H. Morgan (1818-1881) - Considered to be the father of anthropology.
John H. Ketcham (1832-1906) - General in the Union Army.
George W. Fuller (1868-1934) - Engineer who provided the cornerstone research for future water filtration and wastewater plants.
Sewall Wright (1889-1988) - One of the founders of genetics.
Hermann Joseph Muller (1890-1967) - Geneticist who discovered mutations can be induced by X-rays.
William Nebergall (1914-1978) - Inventor of fluoride toothpaste.
Adele Goldstine (1920-1964) - Computer programmer who created the first manual for the first electronic digital computer (ENIAC).
Phil Roman (1930-Still Living) - Founder of the animation studios Film Roman and Phil Roman Entertainment.
Phil Donahue (1935-2024) - Talk show host.
Jane Fonda (1937-Still Living) - Multiple award-winning actress.
Samuel L. Jackson (1948-Still Living) - Critically acclaimed actor.
Jeffrey Katzenberg (1950-Still Living) - Co-founder of DreamWorks Animation.
Ray Romano (1957-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Raymond on Everybody Loves Raymond.
Memorable Events for December 21
1620 - The Mayflower Pilgrims land near what is now known as Plymouth Rock.
1829 - The first stone arch railroad bridge was dedicated in Baltimore, MD.
1849 - The first skating club was formed in PA.
1861 - The Navy Medal of Valor was signed into law.
1909 - The first junior high was opened in CA.
1913 - The first crossword puzzle was published in the NY World.
1929 - Texas offers the first group hospital insurance plan.
1937 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premieres as the first full-length animated film feature.
1956 - The bus boycott in Montgomery ends.
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