5 December
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5 December is the fifth day of December in the Gregorian calendar, the most widely used calendar in the world today. It is the 339th day of a common year, or the 340th day of a leap year. There are 26 days remaining until the end of the year.
Seasonally, 5 December falls near the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. The December solstice, when daylight is shortest or longest depending on hemisphere, occurs about two weeks later.
Commemorations and international days
The United Nations recognises 5 December as International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. This day commemorates the work of volunteers who contribute unpaid labour to community development and assistance.
5 December is also associated with World Soil Day, which raises awareness of soil conservation and its importance for agriculture and food security.
Historical events
5 December is marked in history for various political, scientific, and military events spanning centuries. A notable example is the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Austrian composer, in 1791. In 1926, the death of French painter Claude Monet was also commemorated on this date.
In Western astrology, people born on 5 December are assigned to the zodiac sign Sagittarius. This is a cultural tradition, not a scientific fact.