December 6 is the 340th day of the year. 25 days remain until the end of the year.
"While the river of life glides along smoothly, it remains the same river; only the landscape on either bank seems to change,"
Max Müller
Born today
Max Müller, 1823, German-born philologist and orientalist
Observances
Nicholas of Myra, and its related observances:
St Nicholas Day, where St. Nicholas/Santa Claus leaves little presents in children's shoes. (International)
Day of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Finland from Russia in 1917.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Canada)
National Miners’ Day (US)