December 21, 2012

December 21, 2012, was widely associated with the end of the Mayan calendar's 5,125-year cycle, sparking various predictions about a global catastrophe or transformation. In reality, it was simply the date when the long-count calendar reset, similar to a millennial New Year. No scientific evidence supported any catastrophic event on that date; instead, it marked a cultural and historical milestone for the Maya civilization. Many viewed it as an opportunity for reflection or change rather than an apocalyptic event. The date has since become a symbol of curiosity and speculation but holds no scientific significance.