The U.S. government seizes control of Montgomery Ward - December 27th, 1944
On this day in 1944, the Roosevelt administration seized control of the Montgomery Ward company for a second time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Dec 20238min
The Great Blizzard buries New York City - December 26th, 1947
On this day in 1947, a record-breaking snowstorm wreaked havoc in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Dec 20236min
St. Francis of Assisi sets up the first Nativity scene - December 25th, 1223
On this day in 1223, St. Francis created the world's first Nativity scene in Greccio, Italy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Dec 20237min
Edward Johnson gives the first demonstration of electric Christmas tree lights - December 22nd, 1882
On this day in 1882, the first Christmas tree with electric lights was displayed at the home of Edward Hibberd Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Dec 20238min
Elvis Presley meets Richard Nixon - December 21st, 1970
On this day in 1970, rock icon Elvis Presley met with President Richard Nixon at the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Dec 20239min
Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” premieres - December 20th, 1946
On this day in 1946, Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" premiered at the Globe Theatre in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Dec 202310min
Jonathan R. Davis single-handedly kills 11 armed outlaws - December 19th, 1854
On this day in 1854, Captain Jonathan Davis squared off against 14 bandits in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Dec 20238min
Kenneth LeBel jumps 17 barrels on ice skates - December 18th, 1965
On this day in 1965, American speed skater Ken LeBel set a world record by jumping over 17 barrels while wearing ice skates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Dec 20239min
