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December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. It is known by a collection of names including: Saint Sylvester's Day, [1] New Year's Eve or Old Year’s Day/Night, as the following day is New Year's Day. It is the last day of the year; the following day is January 1, the first day of the following year.
Jan 1, 2015 · Historical events for the 31st of December. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on December 31.
Dec 31, 2012 · Major Events. 406 80,000 Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning invasion of Gallia. 1703 Genroku earthquake off the coast of Japan, near Edo (modern-day Tokyo), kills thousands and triggers a large tsunami killing thousands more.
Discover what happened on December 31 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
Jun 20, 2023 · On December 31st, historical events, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural milestones have left an indelible mark. From the first New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square to the release of “The Matrix,” it’s a day of celebration and remembrance.
On This Day In History - December 31: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
Feb 16, 2010 · Today, most New Year’s festivities begin on December 31 (New Year’s Eve), the last day of the Gregorian calendar, and continue into the early hours of January 1 (New Year’s Day). Common...
