This Day in History

December 7th in History

A day that will live in infamy! In other news, Jesse James robs his first bank, the first TV commercial airs, and the first instant replay takes place. It's the birthday of Donald Duck voice Clarence Nash, singer Harry Chapin, and basketball player Larry Bird; Cicero, Captain Bligh, and Rube Goldberg died. Happy Ear Muff Day!

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Quote of the Day

“My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate — that's my philosophy.”

Thornton Wilder, playwright died December 7, 1975