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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for December 7, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
December 7, 2026 celebrates National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, plus 3 more.
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December 7 is National Slime Day at National Day Calendar and things are about to get slippery for the rest of the day. Today's National Day celebrates the slimy, slippery, and squishy pop culture goo that has been engaging kids (and adults) in play since the 1970s.
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On December 7th, National Illinois Day recognizes the Land of Lincoln, home to the Windy City, and fertile prairies.
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Events that occurred on December 7 throughout history
Patent No. 942,699 issued to Leo Hendrik Baekeland of Yonkers, NY for Bakelite. The plastic is the first of its kind resistant to melting when heated.
Japan attacks the U.S. Naval Station Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack draws the United States into World War II.
Elvis Presley's "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" is the number 1 song in the country.
Apollo 17 launched from Cape Canaveral on the sixth and final moon mission under the command of Eugene Cernan. The crew also included geologist Harrison Schmitt and pilot Ron Evans. Cernan and Schmitt spent explored the lunar surface while Evans stayed aboard the lunar module, America. During the mission, the crew takes a photo of the Earth that is known today as the "blue marble" photo.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
Universal Human Rights Month
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Bingo's Birthday Month
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Operation Santa Paws | December 1-24th
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Learn A Foreign Language Month
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National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month
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International Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness Month
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Spiritual Literacy Month
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Safe Toys And Gifts Month
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National Tie Month
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National Write A Business Plan Month
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Root Vegetables And Exotic Fruit Month
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Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
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