December 01
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Battle of the Sinop Day(Russia)
Commemorates the decisive naval battle at Sinop on December 1, 1853, where the Russian Black Sea Fleet destroyed the Ottoman squadron.
Christianfeast day:
Alexander Briant, Ansanus, BlessedBruna Pellesi, Castritian, Charles de Foucauld, Edmund Campion, Eligius, Evasius, Grwst, Nahum, Nicholas Ferrar(Episcopal Church), Ralph Sherwin, Ursicinus of Brescia, December 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Observance of the feast days of several Christian saints, honored on December 1 in various traditions including the Episcopal and Eastern Orthodox Churches.
Damrong Rajanubhab Day(Thailand)
Thai public holiday honoring Prince Damrong Rajanubhab, a leading scholar, historian, and founder of modern Thai archaeology.
First President Day(Kazakhstan)
Commemorates Kazakhstan’s first presidential election held on December 1, 1991, marking the establishment of its head of state office.
Freedom and Democracy Day(Chad)
Marks the adoption of Chad’s first constitution and the founding of the Republic on December 1, 1958, paving the way for national self-governance.
Great Union Day, celebrates theunion of Transylvania with Romaniain 1918 (Romania)
Romania’s National Day commemorating the unification of Transylvania, Banat, Crișana, and Maramureș with the Romanian Kingdom on December 1, 1918.
Military Abolition Day(Costa Rica)
Costa Rica’s observance of the abolition of its army on December 1, 1948, highlighting the nation’s commitment to peace and democracy.
National Day (Myanmar)
Myanmar’s National Day commemorating the first university student strike on December 1, 1920, pivotal in the anti-colonial movement.
Republic Day (Central African Republic)
Celebrates the establishment of the Central African Republic’s autonomous status and republican institutions on December 1, 1958.
Events
A council is convened in the Vatican, at which Charlemagne is to judge the accusations against Pope Leo III.
Emperor Charlemagne convened a council in the Vatican to judge accusations against Pope Leo III.
Henry V of England enters Paris alongside his father-in-law King Charles VI of France.
Henry V of England, accompanied by his father-in-law, King Charles VI of France, entered Paris in a display of alliance and power.
Courtiers Christopher Hatton and Thomas Heneage are knighted by Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Queen Elizabeth I of England knighted courtiers Christopher Hatton and Thomas Heneage in recognition of their service.
End of the Iberian Union: Portugal acclaims as King João IV of Portugal, ending 59 years of personal union of the crowns of Portugal and Spain and the end of the rule of the Philippine Dynasty.
Portugal ended the Iberian Union and proclaimed João IV as king, restoring Portuguese sovereignty.
Diarist John Evelyn records skating on the frozen lake in St James's Park, London, watched by Charles II and Queen Catherine.
Diarist John Evelyn noted ice skating on a frozen lake in St. James's Park, witnessed by King Charles II and Queen Catherine.
The former slave ship Fredensborg sinks off Tromøya in Norway.
The former slave ship Fredensborg sank off the coast of Tromøya, Norway.
José Núñez de Cáceres wins the independence of the Dominican Republic from Spain and names the new territory the Republic of Spanish Haiti.
José Núñez de Cáceres declared the independence of the Dominican Republic, founding the Republic of Spanish Haiti.
Pedro I is crowned Emperor of Brazil.
Pedro I of Brazil was crowned as the first Emperor of the independent Brazilian Empire.
United States presidential election: Since no candidate received a majority of the total electoral college votes in the election, the United States House of Representatives is given the task of deciding the winner in accordance with the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
The 1824 U.S. presidential election was decided by the House of Representatives under the Twelfth Amendment.
Births
Hasan ibn Ali
Second Shia Imam, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and revered figure in Islamic history.
Louis VI
King of France from 1108 to 1137, known as Louis the Fat for his imposing figure and strong rule.
Anna Komnene
Byzantine princess, physician, and scholar best known for her historical work the Alexiad.
Jan Długosz
Polish historian and diplomat, author of the comprehensive Chronicle of Poland.
Peter II
Duke of Bourbon from the Valois dynasty and son of Charles I, influential in late medieval France.
Magdalena of France
French princess of the Valois dynasty who lived through the tumultuous 15th century.
Takeda Shingen
Prominent Japanese daimyō renowned for his military strategy during the Sengoku period.
Tadeáš Hájek
Czech physician and astronomer recognized for his observational studies and medical writings.
Bernardino Realino
Italian Jesuit priest and educator noted for his missionary work in southern Italy.
Deaths
Yehudah HaNasi
Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi, known as 'Nasi', compiled the Mishnah, laying the foundation for the Talmud.
Eligius
Saint Eligius was a 7th-century Frankish bishop renowned for his piety, craftsmanship, and missionary work.
Gao Conghui
Gao Conghui was a 10th-century governor and prince who led the state of Jingnan during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
Fujiwara no Morotada
Fujiwara no Morotada was a prominent Heian-era Japanese statesman and member of the influential Fujiwara clan.
Thietmar of Merseburg
Bishop Thietmar of Merseburg was an 11th-century German prelate and chronicler, notable for his detailed account of medieval Saxony.
Henry I
King Henry I 'Beauclerc' was the youngest son of William the Conqueror, who reformed royal administration and issued the Charter of Liberties.
Isabella of England
Isabella of England was an English princess who became Holy Roman Empress through marriage to Emperor Frederick II.
Muhammad III of Alamut
Muhammad III of Alamut was the 33rd Imam of the Nizari Ismailis, leading his community from the mountain fortress of Alamut.
Abu Sa'id Bahadur Khan
Abu Sa'id Bahadur Khan was the eighth ruler of the Mongol Ilkhanate in Persia, known for his attempts to stabilize the empire during the 14th century.