On This Day, Dec 28, 1732
On This Day, December 28, 1732, Benjamin Franklin, under the pseudonym Richard Saunders, began the publication of “Poor Richard’s Almanack.” This publication quickly became a … Read more
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On This Day, Dec 27, 1932
On This Day, December 27, 1932, Radio City Music Hall, an entertainment venue located in the heart of New York City’s Rockefeller Center, opened its … Read more
On This Day, Dec 26, 1941
On This Day, December 26, 1941, Winston Churchill made history by becoming the first British Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of the United … Read more
On This Day, Dec 25, 1941
On This Day, December 25, 1941, Bing Crosby debuted the timeless song “White Christmas” during his NBC radio show, “The Kraft Music Hall.” The song, … Read more
On This Day, Dec 24, 1818
On This Day, December 24, 1818, the beloved Christmas carol “Silent Night” was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber and first sung at St Nicholas parish … Read more
On This Day, Dec 23, 1888
On This Day, December 23, 1888, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, afflicted with severe depression, cut off the lower part of his left ear. This … Read more
On This Day Dec 22, 1965
On This Day December 22, 1965, the epic drama “Doctor Zhivago” premiered in New York City. Directed by David Lean and based on the novel … Read more
On This Day Dec 21, 1934
On This Day December 21, 1934, the French film “Zouzou” premiered in Paris. The film is renowned for featuring Josephine Baker, who became the first … Read more
On This Day, Dec 20, 1812
On This Day, December 20, 1812, “Grimm’s Fairy Tales” Originally titled “Children’s and Household Tales,” compiled by brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, was first published. … Read more