September 24th in History
Devil's Tower becomes the first US national monument, the Mormons renounce polygamy, and Eisenhower sends the 101st Airborne to Little Rock. F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ayatollah Khomeini, and Jim Henson are born; Paracelsus and Dr. Seuss die. Happy Mahidol Day!
Read MoreDecember 5th in History
Prohibition ends and the Montgomery Bus Boycott begins! George Armstrong Custer, Walt Disney, and Little Richard are born; Mozart, Monet, and Dave Brubeck die. Happy Krampusnacht!
Read MoreDecember 6th in History
Everglades National Park is dedicated! In other news, the US outlaws slavery, London becomes the first city to license taxicabs, and Hells Angels handle security at the Altamont Speedway. It's the birthday of Baby Face Nelson, Dave Brubeck, Richard Speck, and Ryan White; Jefferson Davis, Honus Wagner, and Roy Orbison died. Happy Microwave Oven Day!
Read MoreDecember 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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