South Carolina Seceded / Doña Paz ferry disaster - December 20
South Carolina seceded from the Union on this day in 1860. / On this day in 1987, a passenger ferry called Doña Paz collided with an oil tanker, causing the death of more than 4,000 people. Learn mor...
20 Dec 20209min
"A Christmas Carol" Published / First Indochina War began - December 19
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published for the first time on this day in 1843. / On this day in 1946, the First Indochina War began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...
19 Dec 20209min
Piltdown Man's "Discovery" Announced / The Nutcracker premiered - December 18
The "discovery" of the Piltdown Man was announced on this day in 1912. / On this day in 1892, Tchaikovsky's now-famous ballet "The Nutcracker" premiered. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
18 Dec 202010min
Saturnalia / Aztec Sun Stone rediscovered - December 17
The observance of Saturnalia begins on December 17, although we don't know precisely which year the first Saturnalia was observed. / On this day in 1790, the Aztec sun stone, a circular stone marked b...
17 Dec 20208min
Boston Tea Party / An Lushan Rebellion began - December 16
American colonists in Boston protested British rule with the Boston Tea Party incident on this day in 1773. / On this day in 755, Chinese General An Lushan proclaimed himself emperor, marking the begi...
16 Dec 202011min
Sitting Bull Killed / Emilio Jacinto born - December 15
Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader and seminal Native American figure, was killed at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation on this day in 1890. / Filipino revolutionary Emilio Jacinto was born on...
15 Dec 20209min
Roald Amundsen Reaches the South Pole / Patent issued for first interactive electronic game - December 14
Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first people to reach the South Pole, beating Robert Falcon Scott's expedition, on this day in 1911. / On this day in 1948, two engineers from DuMont Labor...
14 Dec 20208min
Ibn Battuta Completes His Travelogue / Ella Baker born - December 13
Ibn Battuta, one of the most accomplished travelers of the medieval Islamic world, completed his travelogue known as the Rihla, or Journey, on this day in 1355. / On this day, Ella Baker - an organize...
13 Dec 202011min
