December 9 is the 343rd day of the year. 22 days remain until the end of the year.
"You can defeat fear through humor, through pain, through honesty, bravery, intuition, and through love in the truest sense."
John Cassavetes
Born today
John Cassavetes, 1929, American filmmaker, actor, and director
Observances
Anna's Day, marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve, as well as a Swedish name day, celebrating all people named Anna. (Sweden and Finland)
Fatherland's Heroes Day (Russia)
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Tanganyika from Britain in 1961. (Tanzania)
International Anti-Corruption Day (United Nations)
National Heroes Day, formerly V.C. Bird Day. (Antigua and Barbuda)
Christmas Card Day (US)
National Pastry Day (US)
