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While December is prominently marked by major holidays like Christmas and New Year's Eve, the days following Christmas also present unique and interesting celebrations.

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Doctor in protective suit and mask in hospital pandemic virus ward

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness

#Health#Awareness

Raising awareness and strengthen readiness for potential epidemics globally.

Colorful christmas fruitcake with almonds

National Fruitcake Day

#Food#Dessert

Embracing the holiday tradition of gifting and enjoying fruitcake.

A child is looking at a giraffe through a fence

Visit the Zoo Day

#Animals

Exploring the wonders of wildlife and appreciating various animal species.

Interesting Facts of December 27th

  1. 1. Charles Darwin embarked on his historic voyage aboard the HMS Beagle on December 27, 1831, during which he would formulate his theory of evolution.
  2. 2. Benazir Bhutto, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was assassinated on December 27, 2007, following an election rally in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
  3. 3. Johannes Kepler, the renowned German mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer, was born on December 27, 1571. He is a key figure of the 17th-century scientific revolution.
  4. 4. On December 27, 2001, China was granted permanent normal trade relations with the United States, a pivotal step in China's global economic integration.