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🔵 World
World Miner's Day
>> This is a date set forth to honor the work performed by miners around the world. The date coincides with the Day of Saint Barbara (a saint venerated by the Catholic Church), considered the patron saint of miners, stonemasons, shipyard workers, gunpowder manufacturers, and explosive weapons manufacturers, due to the connection of these activities with fire 🌐.
Cabernet Franc Day
>> Celebrated on December 4th of each year since 2015 by Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines, to honor the versatile grape, which is also the progenitor of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, also marking the anniversary of the death of Cardinal Richelieu, to whom is attributed the transport of Cabernet Franc seedlings from Bordeaux to the Loire Valley (France) 🌐.
🔵 International Dates
International Development Bank Day
>> It is an annual celebration that takes place on December 4th since 2020, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 19, 2019, which recognizes the significant role of multilateral development banks and other international development banks in financing sustainable development. These banks do not operate for profit like commercial banks; their main mission is to support developing countries by providing financing, technical advice, and assistance in implementing projects that promote poverty eradication, inequality reduction, and climate action 🌐.
International Cheetah Day
>> This annual celebration was created in memory of a cheetah cub named Khayam by Dr. Laurie Marker, whom she raised at the Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon, USA. Marker dedicated her life to becoming an advocate for cheetahs. She chose December 4th – Khayam's birthday – to be the day the world would unite to celebrate the fastest land mammal 🌐.
🔵 National Dates
National Advertising Day | Argentina
>> This date is dedicated to Argentine advertising professionals, as the Advertising Congress was held in Buenos Aires on this day in 1936, with the aim of promoting the teaching of the discipline in Argentina 🌐.
National Cactus and Succulent Collector's Day | Argentina
>> In honor of the birth date of Omar Emilio Ferrari (December 4, 1936), who was the most respected cactus collector in Argentina, and thus an essential source of reference for national and international botanists 🌐.
Educational Counselor's Day | Brazil
>> Celebrated on December 4th, this day honors and highlights the importance of this professional to the school community. Recognizing the efficiency and necessity of the educational counselor's role, this profession was recognized in Brazil through Law No. 5,564, of December 21, 1968, and regulated by Decree No. 72,846/73 🌐.
National Day of the Official Criminal Expert | Brazil
>> Celebrated on December 4th, following the enactment of Law No. 11,654 on April 15, 2008, it is a tribute to the patron of criminal expertise in Brazil, Otacílio de Souza Filho, who was born on that date. The date celebrates the professionals who use science and technology to investigate crimes, produce technical evidence (expert reports), and assist in determining the authorship and dynamics of events 🌐.
Coal Mine Workers' Day | Brazil
>> This date is celebrated on December 4th, through Law No. 3,923, of July 26, 1961, which honors the courage and dedication of workers in the sector and is associated with prayers to Saint Barbara (of the Catholic Church), considered the patron saint of miners 🌐.
Podiatrist's Day | Brazil
>> Celebrated annually on December 4th, it honors the professionals responsible for caring for and treating foot health, such as ingrown toenails, calluses, and other injuries 🌐.
Firefighter's Day | El Salvador
>> A date celebrated on December 4th that commemorates the work of firefighters who risk their lives to save others in emergency situations 🌐.
Indian Navy Day | India
>> Celebrated on December 4th each year to recognize the achievements of the Indian Navy and its role in the country. This date was chosen because on that day in 1971, during Operation Trident, the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani ships, including the PNS Khaibar, defeating the Pakistani Navy 🌐.
World Environment Day | Thailand
>> It is an official commemorative date, established in 1991, which aims to raise awareness among Thai citizens about environmental issues and encourage them to participate in ecological activities, such as planting a tree or riding a bicycle instead of using public transport🌐.
National Treasury Workers' Day | Mexico
>> Celebrated on December 4th to honor the work of employees of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit. This date was established by the Eighteenth National Convention 🌐.
Advertising Day | Uruguay
>> Celebrated annually on December 4th. This date honors the Uruguayan advertising industry and is a day of celebration, and fortunately, many professionals are part of it 🌐.
🔵 Regional, Provincial and State Dates
Flag Day | Andalusia - Spain
>> It is celebrated every year on December 4th in the autonomous community of Andalusia. This date was chosen because of the demonstrations that took place on December 4th, 1977, in favor of Andalusian autonomy 🌐.
🔵 Press
Los Angeles Times
>> It is a daily newspaper that began publication in Los Angeles, California, USA, on December 4, 1881. Its headquarters have been located in the city of El Segundo, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, since July 2018, near Los Angeles International Airport 🌐.
The Observer
>> It is a newspaper based in London, England, published only on Sundays since December 4, 1791, making it the oldest Sunday newspaper in the world 🌐.
🔵 Religiosity
Saint Barbara (Catholic Church)
Saint John Damascene (Catholic Church)
>> He was a monk, theologian, and saint of the 8th century. He is considered one of the last Fathers of the Church and is venerated as a Doctor of the Church 🌐.
🔵 City Anniversary and Founding
Pirpirituba, Paraiba | Brazil
Terra Rica, Paraná | Brazil
Anita Garibaldi, Santa Catarina | Brazil
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