December 31 What happened on this day: 1879 Thomas Edison first demonstrates incandescent light 1891 A new immigration depot is opened on Ellis Island, New York. 1904 The first New Year’s Eve celebration is held in Times Square 1946 President Harry Truman officially proclaims the end of hostilities in World War II. 1991 The Soviet・・・
Archive List for April 8, 2014
December 30
December 30 What happened on this day: 1460 The Duke of York is defeated at the Battle of Wakefield during the War of the Roses. 1924 Edwin Hubble announces the existence of other galaxies. 1953 The first color television set goes on sale 1981 Wayne Gretzky sets an NHL record by scoring 50 goals in・・・
December 29
December 29 What happened on this day: 1170 Thomas Becket the Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated. 1845 Texas is admitted as the 28th U.S. state. 1860 The HMS Warrior, the first British iron-clad warship, is launched. 1891 Thomas Edison patents the radio. 1911 Sun Yat-sen becomes the first President of the Republic of China. …………………………・・・
December 28
December 28 What happened on this day: 1065 Westminster Abbey is consecrated. 1832 John C. Calhoun becomes the first Vice President of the United States to resign. 1846 Iowa becomes the 29th U.S. state. 1945 The U.S. Congress officially recognizes the Pledge of Allegiance. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1856 Woodrow Wilson : 28th President of・・・
December 27
December 27 What happened on this day: 1904 Peter Pan a play by James Barrie, premieres in London. 1932 Radio City Music Hall opens for the first time. 1947 Howdy Doody, a children’s television program, makes its debut 1978 Spain becomes a democracy after 40 years of dictatorship. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1571 Johannes Kepler・・・
December 26
December 26 What happened on this day: 1776 The British are defeated in the Battle of Trenton during the American Revolutionary War. 1898 Marie and Pierre Curie announce the isolation of radium. 1933 FM : frequency modulation radio is patented. 1982 TIME magazine’s Man of the Year is the personal computer. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: …………………………・・・
December 25
December 25 What happened on this day: 5 BC The traditional Birth Day of Jesus Christ. 800 Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor 1223 St. Francis of Assisi builds the first Nativity scene. 1776 George Washington and his army cross the Delaware River 1939 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is introduced in a 1939 booklet・・・
December 24
December 24 What happened on this day: 1818 The classic Christmas song, Silent Night, is composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. 1871 Giusseppi Verdi’s famous opera, Aida, premieres in Cairo. 1893 Henry Ford completes the first productive gas motor ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1905 Howard Hughes : Aviation Pioneer 1922 Ava Gardner : Movie Actress 1929・・・
December 23
December 23 What happened on this day: 1947 The transistor is first demonstrated at Bell Laboratories 1954 The first successful human kidney transplant is performed by Dr. Joseph E. Murray 1972 The famous football play, the Immaculate Reception, takes place when Franco Harris scores a touchdown on a pass thrown by Terry Bradshaw 1986 The・・・
December 22
December 22 What happened on this day: 1864 Savannah, Georgia falls to General Sherman completing his March to the Sea. 1885 Ito Hirobumi, a samurai, became the first Prime Minister of Japan. 1937 The Lincoln Tunnel opens to traffic in New York City. 1962 The 1,000,000th NBA point is scored 1990 Lech Walesa is sworn・・・
