December 21

December 21 is the 355th day of the year. 10 days remain until the end of the year.

"Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem"

Phil Donahue

Born today

• Phil Donahue, 1935, American television host and producer

Observances

• Armed Forces Day (Philippines)

• Christian feast day:

  • O Oriens

  • Peter Canisius

  • Thomas the Apostle (Anglicanism)

  • December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

• Forefathers' Day (Plymouth, Massachusetts)

• São Tomé Day (São Tomé and Príncipe)

• The first day of Pancha Ganapati, celebrated until December 25 (Saiva Siddhanta Church)

• Gravy Day (Australia), celebrated in honour of the song How to Make Gravy by Paul Kelly

• National Short Story Day (US)

• Look On The Bright Side Day (US)

• National Wreaths Across America Day (US)

• National Maine Day (US)

• National Crossword Puzzle Day (US)