December 7

December 7 is the 341st day of the year. 24 days remain until the end of the year.

"When you have learned compassion for yourself, compassion for others is automatic."

Henepola Gunaratana

Born today

• Henepola Gunaratana, 1927, Sri Lankan Buddhist monk, meditation master, and author

Observances

• Armed Forces Flag Day (India)

• Eve of the Immaculate Conception-related observances:

  • Day of the Little Candles, begins after sunset (Colombia)

• International Civil Aviation Day

• National Heroes Day (East Timor)

• National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (US)

• Spitak Remembrance Day (Armenia)

• National Letter Writing Day (US)

• National Illinois Day (US)

• Candle Day (US)