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Temporal Context & Calendar Metrics for December 13
Excludes 11 weekend days (Saturdays & Sundays).
95.1% of annual orbital cycle.
Autumnal Equinox occurred September 22
Fire element (Nov 22 - Dec 21).
About December 13: Significance & History
Calendar Significance & Context
December 13 marks the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) within the fourth quarter. Historically, key milestones on this date include the events of 1577 (Francis Drake sets sail from Plymouth, England, on his voyage around the world aboard the Pelican (later Golden Hind)) and 1642 (Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sights New Zealand, becoming the first European to record the islands). Notable figures born on this day include Heinrich Heine (born 1797) and Christopher Plummer (born 1929).
On This Day in History
- 1577
Francis Drake sets sail from Plymouth, England, on his voyage around the world aboard the Pelican (later Golden Hind).
- 1642
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sights New Zealand, becoming the first European to record the islands.
- 2003
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured by U.S. forces in Operation Red Dawn near Tikrit.
Notable Birthdays
- Heinrich Heineb. 1797
German poet, writer, and literary critic of the Romantic movement.
- Christopher Plummerb. 1929
Academy Award-winning Canadian actor who starred as Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music.
- Taylor Swiftb. 1989
American singer-songwriter and four-time Grammy Album of the Year winner.
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Frequently Asked Questions About December 13
What day of the year is December 13 and how much of the year has elapsed?
December 13 is Day 347 of 365 in the calendar year, representing 95.1% of the total annual cycle.
How many working business days remain until December 13?
There are exactly 28 business days (Monday through Friday, excluding weekend days) remaining until December 13.
How many total hours and minutes are there until December 13?
There are approximately 939 total hours (56,389 minutes or 3,383,386 seconds) remaining until the start of December 13.
What is the astrological Zodiac sign for December 13?
People born on December 13 fall under the Sagittarius Zodiac sign (♐), associated with the Fire element (Nov 22 - Dec 21).