On This Day Dec 10, 1884
On This Day Dec 10, 1884, Mark Twain’s literary masterpiece, “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” was first published in the UK and Canada. The novel, renowned … Read more
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On This Day Dec 9, 1793
On This Day Dec 9, 1793, Noah Webster made a significant mark on journalism by establishing New York’s first daily newspaper, the “American Minerva.” This … Read more
On This Day Dec 8, 1980
On This Day Dec 8, 1980, the world lost a music icon when John Lennon was shot and died on the way to the hospital. … Read more
On This Day Dec 7, 1941
On This Day Dec 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time, a Japanese dive bomber appeared out of the clouds above the island of Oahu. … Read more
On This Day Dec 6, 1865
On This Day Dec 6, 1865, a momentous chapter in American history unfolded as the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified. This … Read more
On This Day Dec 5, 1933
On This Day Dec 5, 1933, a pivotal moment in American history unfolded as the 21st Amendment was ratified, bringing an end to the era … Read more
On This Day Dec 4, 1965
On This Day Dec 4, 1965, a significant chapter in space exploration unfolded as NASA launched Gemini 7 with astronauts Frank Borman and Jim Lovell … Read more
On This Day Dec 3, 1992
On This Day Dec 3, 1992, a historic milestone in communication occurred as the first SMS text message was sent. Neil Papworth, a 22-year-old engineer, … Read more
On This Day Dec 2, 1908
On This Day Dec 2, 1908, a unique chapter in Chinese history unfolded as the two-year-old Pu Yi ascended to the throne, becoming the child … Read more