International observance days, weeks, and months for December 26, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
December 26, 2026 celebrates Day Of Goodwill, plus 1 more. Each year on December 26th, South Africa celebrates the Day of Goodwill. The day has become a day to recover from the indulgences of Christmas festivities. People are also encouraged to give back to society following the Christmas holiday.
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Every year on December 26th, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries celebrate Boxing Day. This annual custom began in the United Kingdom in the 19th century under Queen Victoria.
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The U.S. Patent Office issued U.S. Patent No. 51741 to James H. Nason Franklin, MA for a coffee percolator.
Beatlemania begins with the release of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing There" in the United States. Originally, the songs were to be released in conjunction with their Ed Sullivan Show appearance in early 1964, but their success in the United Kingdom led to the early release in the United States.
Maulana Karenga, the chair of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach, celebrates the first Kwanzaa.
For the first time, Time Magazines honors a non-human as The Man of the Year. In fact, it's not even a living being. The magazine recognizes the personal computer for its annual award. December 26th Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) Birthdays