National Cocoa Day
Today, December 13th, is National Cocoa Day. Cocoa, also known as cocoa powder, cacao and cocoa solids, are what remains from a co…
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The Belavezha Accords are Ratified
On December 12th 1991, the Supreme Soviet of Russia ratified the Belavezha Accords. The Belavezha Accords declared the Soviet Unio…
National Ambrosia Day
Today, December 12th, is National Ambrosia Day. Not the ancient Greek food (or drink) of the gods, this is something different. It…
The Abdication of King Edward VIII
On 11th December 1936 King Edward VIII abdicated the throne. He had become king less than 11 months earlier, following the death o…
National Noodle Ring Day
Today, December 11th, is National Noodle Ring Day. Noodle rings are pretty much what they sound like - noodle dishes that are cook…
The First Nobel Prizes
On December 10th 1901 the first Nobel Prizes were awarded. Alfred Nobel was a Swedish businessman, chemist, engineer and innovator…
National Fruit Cake Month
This month, December, is National Fruit Cake Month. Well, why not? Christmas cake, eaten in December, is probably one of the most …
Spend a Day Out at Crich Tramway Village and the National Tramway Museum
The London United Tramways 1902 tram at Town End The tram is a form of urban transport that runs on tracks along public streets, o…
Lech Wałęsa is Elected President of Poland
On 9th December 1990 Lech Wałęsa won the election to become President of Poland. Wałęsa was a member of the Polish trade union…
National Pastry Day
Today, December 9th, is National Pastry Day. There are many, many different types of pastries available all over the world. The na…
