This Day In History
On December 16, 1773, the Sons of Liberty, disguised as Indians, tossed chests of tea from British ships into the Boston Harbor. It was later known as the Boston Tea Party.
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1791-12-15 The Bill of Rights
This day In History
On December 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights becomes law. On this day in 1791. Virginia became the last state to ratify the Bill of Rights, making the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
2012-12-14 Sandy Hook Elementary
This Day In History
On December 14, 2012, a 20-year old fatally shot 20 children and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The shooting was the deadliest mass shooting at a high school or grade school in United States history.
1941-12-11 Germany and Italy Declare War
This day in History
On December 11, 1941, Germany an dItaly declared war on the United States.
1778-12-10 Continental Congress
This Day In History
On December 10, 1778, John Jay, the former Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court is elected President of the Continental Congress.
2001-12-09 Governor Arrested
This Day In History
On December 9, 2008, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is arrested on federal charges, including an attempt to sell the US Senate seat being vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.
1991-12-08 Belavezha Accords
This Day In History
On December 8, 1991, the leaders of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine sign an agreement that dissolves the Soviet Union and establishes the Commonwealth of Independent States.
1941-12-07 Pearl Harbor
This Day In History
On December 7, 1941, a swarm of 360 Japanese warplanes descended on the Naval base in Pearl Harbor. The United States would enter World War II as a result.
1861-12-04 Queen Victoria
On This Day In History
Queen Victoria of Britain forbids the export of gunpowder, firearms and all materials for their production.
1989-12-03 Malta Summit – Cold War Ends
This Day In History
On December 3, 1989, President George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev announce the official end of the Cold War at the Malta Summit.
