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It was on December 21, 1913, that the world's first crossword puzzle was published in the American newspaper New York Word. The largest crossword puzzle in the world was created by Belgian Roger Beaucarat. He devoted almost 4 years to this task. Today is also the birthday of basketball.
On December 20, the International Day of Human Solidarity, established by the United Nations in 2005 in honor of human rights, peace and global cooperation, is celebrated around the world.
The Italian government supported the extension of military assistance to Ukraine until the end of 2024, which is pending approval by both houses of parliament.
December 19 is Evergreen Tree Day, which honors conifers and the tradition of finding Christmas trees. Evergreen trees have played an important role in various cultures around the world.