This Day in History

This Day in History for December 31 – Times Square Celebrates and More
This Day in History for December 31 – Times Square Celebrates and More
This Day in History for December 31 – Times Square Celebrates and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1879 – Thomas Edison demonstrates incandescent lighting to the public for the first time (More info) 1907 – The first New Year’s Eve celebration is held in Times Square — then known as Longacre Square — in New York City (More info)
This Day in History for December 27 – Radio City Music Hall Opens and More
This Day in History for December 27 – Radio City Music Hall Opens and More
This Day in History for December 27 – Radio City Music Hall Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1831 – Charles Darwin embarks on his journey aboard the HMS Beagle, during which he will begin to formulate the theory of evolution (More info) 1900 – Prohibitionist Carry Nation smashes up her first saloon, causing several thousand dollars in damage and landing in jail (More info)
This Day in History for December 26 – Tsunami Engulfs Southeast Asia and More
This Day in History for December 26 – Tsunami Engulfs Southeast Asia and More
This Day in History for December 26 – Tsunami Engulfs Southeast Asia and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1946 – Mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel opens The Pink Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas (More info) 1966 – The first Kwanzaa is celebrated by Maulana Karenga, the chair of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach (More info)
This Day in History for December 25 – ‘White Christmas’ Premieres and More
This Day in History for December 25 – ‘White Christmas’ Premieres and More
This Day in History for December 25 – ‘White Christmas’ Premieres and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1066 – William the Conqueror is crowned King of England (More info) 1776 – George Washington and the Continental Army cross the Delaware River, hoping to surprise a Hessian force celebrating Christmas at their winter quarters in Trenton, New Jersey (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 25 – Jimmy Buffett, Annie Lennox and More
Celebrity Birthdays for December 25 – Jimmy Buffett, Annie Lennox and More
Celebrity Birthdays for December 25 – Jimmy Buffett, Annie Lennox and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jimmy Buffett Age: 65 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: His “island escapism” style of music, songs such as ‘Margaritaville’ and ‘Come Monday,’ his devoted base of fans known as Parrotheads, and owning several themed restaurants
This Day in History for December 23 – Van Gogh Cuts Off His Ear and More
This Day in History for December 23 – Van Gogh Cuts Off His Ear and More
This Day in History for December 23 – Van Gogh Cuts Off His Ear and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1823 – ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas,’ more commonly known as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,’ is published anonymously (More info) 1888 – Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, suffering from severe depression, cuts off the lower part of his left ear with a razor (More info)
This Day in History for December 22 – ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repealed and More
This Day in History for December 22 – ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repealed and More
This Day in History for December 22 – ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repealed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1807 – At the urging of President Thomas Jefferson, Congress passes the Embargo Act, forbidding trade with all foreign countries (More info) 1941 – British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in Washington, DC for a series of meetings with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on a unified Anglo-American war strate

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