1963 : John F. Kennedy assassinated
1718 : Blackbeard killed off North Carolina
1988 : Stealth bomber unveiled
1990 : Margaret Thatcher resigns
TODAY IN HISTORY
Nov. 22--39 days left in 2006
In 1718,English pirate Edward Teach--better know as Blackbeard-was killed during a battle off the Virginia Coast.
In 1935,a flying boat,the China Clipper,took off from Alameda,California,carrying more than 100,000 pieces of mail on the first trans-pacific airmail flight.
In 1943,President Roosevelt,British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek met in Cairo to discuss measures for defeating Japan.
In 1965,the musical "Man of La Mancha" opened in New York.
In 1986,Elize Dionne,who gave birth to quintuplets in 1934,died at a hospital in North Bay,Ontario,Canada ,at age 77.
In 1990,British Prime Minister Margret Thatcher,having failed to win re-election of the Conserrvative Party leadership on the first ballot,announced her resignation.
In 1718,English pirate Edward Teach--better know as Blackbeard-was killed during a battle off the Virginia Coast.
In 1935,a flying boat,the China Clipper,took off from Alameda,California,carrying more than 100,000 pieces of mail on the first trans-pacific airmail flight.
In 1943,President Roosevelt,British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek met in Cairo to discuss measures for defeating Japan.
In 1965,the musical "Man of La Mancha" opened in New York.
In 1986,Elize Dionne,who gave birth to quintuplets in 1934,died at a hospital in North Bay,Ontario,Canada ,at age 77.
In 1990,British Prime Minister Margret Thatcher,having failed to win re-election of the Conserrvative Party leadership on the first ballot,announced her resignation.
Nov. 24--37 days left in 2006
In 1784,Zachary Taylor,the 12th president of the United States,was born in Orange County,Va.
In 1859,British naturalist Charles Darwin published "on the Origin of Species," which explained his theory of evolution.
In 1863,the Civil War battle for Lookout Mountain began in Tennessee;Union forces succeeded in taking the mountain from the Confederates.
In 1950,the musical "Guys and Dolls," based on the writings of Damon Runyan and featuring songs by Frank Loesser,opened on Broadway.
In 1969,Apollo 12 splashed down safely in the Pasific.
In 1971,hijacker "D.B.Cooper" parachuted from a Northwestern Airlines 727 over Washington state with $200,000 in ransom--his fate remains unknown.
In 1991,rock singer Freddie Mercury died in London at age 45 of AIDS-related pneumonia.
In 1784,Zachary Taylor,the 12th president of the United States,was born in Orange County,Va.
In 1859,British naturalist Charles Darwin published "on the Origin of Species," which explained his theory of evolution.
In 1863,the Civil War battle for Lookout Mountain began in Tennessee;Union forces succeeded in taking the mountain from the Confederates.
In 1950,the musical "Guys and Dolls," based on the writings of Damon Runyan and featuring songs by Frank Loesser,opened on Broadway.
In 1969,Apollo 12 splashed down safely in the Pasific.
In 1971,hijacker "D.B.Cooper" parachuted from a Northwestern Airlines 727 over Washington state with $200,000 in ransom--his fate remains unknown.
In 1991,rock singer Freddie Mercury died in London at age 45 of AIDS-related pneumonia.
Nov.25th-----36 days left in 2006
In 1758,in the French and Indian War,the British captured Fort Duguesne in present-day Pittsburgh.
In 1783,the British evacuated New York, their last military position in the United States during the Revolutionary War.
In 1957,President Eisenhower suffered a slight stroke.
In 1986,the Iran-Contra affair erupted as President Reagan and Attorney General Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran had been diverted to Nicaraguan rebels.
In 1999,5-year-old Elian Gonzales was rescued by a pair of sport fisherman off Florida,setting off an international custody battle between relatives in Miami and Elian's father in Cuba.
In 2002,President Bush signed legislation creating the Department of Homeland Security and appointing Tom Ridge to be its head.
In 1758,in the French and Indian War,the British captured Fort Duguesne in present-day Pittsburgh.
In 1783,the British evacuated New York, their last military position in the United States during the Revolutionary War.
In 1957,President Eisenhower suffered a slight stroke.
In 1986,the Iran-Contra affair erupted as President Reagan and Attorney General Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran had been diverted to Nicaraguan rebels.
In 1999,5-year-old Elian Gonzales was rescued by a pair of sport fisherman off Florida,setting off an international custody battle between relatives in Miami and Elian's father in Cuba.
In 2002,President Bush signed legislation creating the Department of Homeland Security and appointing Tom Ridge to be its head.
Nov. 27---34 days left in 2006
In 1901,the U.S. Army War College was established in Washington.
In 1910,the Pennsylvania Railroad began service at New York's Pennsylvania Station.
In 1945,Gen.George C. Marshall was named special envoy to China to try to end hostilities between the Nationals and the Communists.
In 1973,the Senate voted 92-3 to confirm Gerald R. Ford as vice president,succeeding Spiro T. Agnew,Who'd resigned.
In 1901,the U.S. Army War College was established in Washington.
In 1910,the Pennsylvania Railroad began service at New York's Pennsylvania Station.
In 1945,Gen.George C. Marshall was named special envoy to China to try to end hostilities between the Nationals and the Communists.
In 1973,the Senate voted 92-3 to confirm Gerald R. Ford as vice president,succeeding Spiro T. Agnew,Who'd resigned.
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On this day in history ..
1095 - Pope Urban II preaches 1st Crusade
1582 - Advent Sunday
1815 - Cracow declared a free republic
1890 - 1st signal box for SF Police Department goes into operation
1901 - Army War College was established in Wash DC
1910 - NY's Penn Station opens as world's largest railway terminal
1937 - Pro-labor musical revue `Pins & Needles'opens produced by ILGWU
1942 - French navy at Toulon scuttled its ships & submarines to prevent them from falling into hands of Nazis
1945 - Gen George C Marshall named special US envoy to China
1947 - Joe DiMaggio wins his 3rd MVP beating Ted Williams by 1 vote
1951 - 1st rocket to intercept an airplane White Sands NM
1953 - Playwright Eugene O'Neill dies in Boston at 65
1966 - in highest-scoring NFL game Wash Redskins defeat NY Giants 72-41
1967 - Beatles release "Magical Mystery Tour"
1970 - Pope Paul VI wounded in chest during a visit to Philippines by a dagger-wielding Bolivian painter disguised as a priest
1970 - George Harrison releases 3 album set "All Things Must Pass"
1971 - Mars 2 1st crash land on Mars
1972 - Yanks trade Ellis Torres & Spikes to Indians for Nettles & Moses
1973 - Senate votes 92-3 to confirm Gerald R Ford as VP
1978 - SF Mayor George Moscone & City Sup Harvey Milk shot by Dan White
1980 - Soyuz T-3 is launched
1981 - Singer-actress Lotte Lenya dies in NY at 83
1982 - 5th time Rangers shut-out Islanders 3-0
1985 - Republic of Ireland gains consultative role in Northern Ireland
1985 - Space shuttle Atlantis makes 2nd flight carries 7 (1 Mexican)
1095 - Pope Urban II preaches 1st Crusade
1582 - Advent Sunday
1815 - Cracow declared a free republic
1890 - 1st signal box for SF Police Department goes into operation
1901 - Army War College was established in Wash DC
1910 - NY's Penn Station opens as world's largest railway terminal
1937 - Pro-labor musical revue `Pins & Needles'opens produced by ILGWU
1942 - French navy at Toulon scuttled its ships & submarines to prevent them from falling into hands of Nazis
1945 - Gen George C Marshall named special US envoy to China
1947 - Joe DiMaggio wins his 3rd MVP beating Ted Williams by 1 vote
1951 - 1st rocket to intercept an airplane White Sands NM
1953 - Playwright Eugene O'Neill dies in Boston at 65
1966 - in highest-scoring NFL game Wash Redskins defeat NY Giants 72-41
1967 - Beatles release "Magical Mystery Tour"
1970 - Pope Paul VI wounded in chest during a visit to Philippines by a dagger-wielding Bolivian painter disguised as a priest
1970 - George Harrison releases 3 album set "All Things Must Pass"
1971 - Mars 2 1st crash land on Mars
1972 - Yanks trade Ellis Torres & Spikes to Indians for Nettles & Moses
1973 - Senate votes 92-3 to confirm Gerald R Ford as VP
1978 - SF Mayor George Moscone & City Sup Harvey Milk shot by Dan White
1980 - Soyuz T-3 is launched
1981 - Singer-actress Lotte Lenya dies in NY at 83
1982 - 5th time Rangers shut-out Islanders 3-0
1985 - Republic of Ireland gains consultative role in Northern Ireland
1985 - Space shuttle Atlantis makes 2nd flight carries 7 (1 Mexican)
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1520 - Magellan begins crossing Pacific Ocean
1853 - Olympia established as capital of Washington Territory
1895 - America's auto race starts; 6 cars 55 miles winner avg 7 MPH
1912 - Albania declares independence from Turkey
1929 - Adm RE Byrd makes 1st South Pole flight
1929 - Ernie Nevers scores 40 points for Cardinals vs Bears (NFL record)
1943 - Roosevelt Churchill & Stalin met at Tehran
1960 - Mauritania gains independence from France (Natl Day)
1964 - Mariner 4 launched; 1st probe to fly by Mars
1974 - Bowie Kuhn suspends George Steinbrenner for 2 years
1976 - Rosalind Russell dies at age 68
1983 - 9th Space Shuttle Mission - Columbia 6 is launched
1986 - Reagan adm exceeds SALT II arms limitations fo
1853 - Olympia established as capital of Washington Territory
1895 - America's auto race starts; 6 cars 55 miles winner avg 7 MPH
1912 - Albania declares independence from Turkey
1929 - Adm RE Byrd makes 1st South Pole flight
1929 - Ernie Nevers scores 40 points for Cardinals vs Bears (NFL record)
1943 - Roosevelt Churchill & Stalin met at Tehran
1960 - Mauritania gains independence from France (Natl Day)
1964 - Mariner 4 launched; 1st probe to fly by Mars
1974 - Bowie Kuhn suspends George Steinbrenner for 2 years
1976 - Rosalind Russell dies at age 68
1983 - 9th Space Shuttle Mission - Columbia 6 is launched
1986 - Reagan adm exceeds SALT II arms limitations fo
In 1919,American-born Lady Astor was elected the first female member of the British Parliament.
In 1925,the Grand Ole Opry,Nashville's famed home of country music,made is radio debut on station WSM.
In 1975,President Ford nominated Federal Judge John Paul Stevens to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by William O. Duglas.
In 1979,an Air New Zealand DC-10 en route to the South Pole crashed into a mountain in Antartica,killing all 257 people aboard.
In 1990, Margaret Thatcher resigned as prime minister of Britain during an audience with Queen Elizabeth II,who conferred the premiership on John Major.
Nov. 28---33 days left in 2006
In 1925,the Grand Ole Opry,Nashville's famed home of country music,made is radio debut on station WSM.
In 1975,President Ford nominated Federal Judge John Paul Stevens to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by William O. Duglas.
In 1979,an Air New Zealand DC-10 en route to the South Pole crashed into a mountain in Antartica,killing all 257 people aboard.
In 1990, Margaret Thatcher resigned as prime minister of Britain during an audience with Queen Elizabeth II,who conferred the premiership on John Major.
Nov. 28---33 days left in 2006
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On Nov. 29, 1963, President Johnson named a commission headed by Earl Warren to investigate the assassination of President Kennedy.
On this date:
In 1530, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, one-time adviser to England's King Henry VIII, died.
In 1864, a Colorado militia killed at least 150 peaceful Cheyenne Indians in the Sand Creek Massacre.
In 1924, Italian composer Giacomo Puccini died in Brussels, Belgium, before he could complete his opera "Turandot." (It was finished by Franco Alfano.)
In 1929, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard E. Byrd radioed that he and co-pilot Bernt Balchen had made the first airplane flight over the South Pole.
In 1947, the U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution calling for the partitioning of Palestine between Arabs and Jews.
In 1956, the musical "Bells Are Ringing," starring Judy Holliday, opened on Broadway.
In 1961, Enos the chimp was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., aboard the Mercury-Atlas 5 spacecraft, which orbited earth twice before returning.
In 1964, the U.S. Roman Catholic Church instituted sweeping changes in the liturgy, including the use of English instead of Latin.
In 1981, actress Natalie Wood drowned in a boating accident off Santa Catalina Island, Calif., at age 43.
In 1986, actor Cary Grant died in Davenport, Iowa, at age 82.
On this date:
In 1530, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, one-time adviser to England's King Henry VIII, died.
In 1864, a Colorado militia killed at least 150 peaceful Cheyenne Indians in the Sand Creek Massacre.
In 1924, Italian composer Giacomo Puccini died in Brussels, Belgium, before he could complete his opera "Turandot." (It was finished by Franco Alfano.)
In 1929, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard E. Byrd radioed that he and co-pilot Bernt Balchen had made the first airplane flight over the South Pole.
In 1947, the U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution calling for the partitioning of Palestine between Arabs and Jews.
In 1956, the musical "Bells Are Ringing," starring Judy Holliday, opened on Broadway.
In 1961, Enos the chimp was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., aboard the Mercury-Atlas 5 spacecraft, which orbited earth twice before returning.
In 1964, the U.S. Roman Catholic Church instituted sweeping changes in the liturgy, including the use of English instead of Latin.
In 1981, actress Natalie Wood drowned in a boating accident off Santa Catalina Island, Calif., at age 43.
In 1986, actor Cary Grant died in Davenport, Iowa, at age 82.
Nov. 29---32 days left in 2006
In 1996,A U.N. court sentenced Bosnian Serb army soldier (Drazen Erdemovic) to 10 years in prison for his role in the massacre of 1,200 Muslims.
In 1996,John C. Salvi III,serving a life sentence for fatally shooting two abortion clinic receptionists,hanged himself in his Massachusetts prison cell.
In 2001,George Harrison,the "quiet Beatle",died in Los Angeles following a battle with cancer;he was 58.
In 2001,"A Separate Peace" author John Knowles died in Florida at age 75.
In 2001,The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution extending the U.N. humanitarium program in Iraq and setting the stage for an overhaul of U.N. sanctions against Baghdad the following year.
In 1996,A U.N. court sentenced Bosnian Serb army soldier (Drazen Erdemovic) to 10 years in prison for his role in the massacre of 1,200 Muslims.
In 1996,John C. Salvi III,serving a life sentence for fatally shooting two abortion clinic receptionists,hanged himself in his Massachusetts prison cell.
In 2001,George Harrison,the "quiet Beatle",died in Los Angeles following a battle with cancer;he was 58.
In 2001,"A Separate Peace" author John Knowles died in Florida at age 75.
In 2001,The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution extending the U.N. humanitarium program in Iraq and setting the stage for an overhaul of U.N. sanctions against Baghdad the following year.
Nov.30---31 days left in 2006
In 1803, Spain completed the process of ceding Louisiana to France,which had sold it to the United States.
In 1835,Samual Langhorne Clemes--better known as Mark Twain--was born in Florida,Mo.
In 1981,the United States and the Soviet Union opened negotiations in Geneva aimed at reducing nuclear weapons in Europe.
In 1993,President Clinton Signed the Brady bill,which reguires a five-day waiting period for handgun purchases and background checks of prospective buyers.
In 1803, Spain completed the process of ceding Louisiana to France,which had sold it to the United States.
In 1835,Samual Langhorne Clemes--better known as Mark Twain--was born in Florida,Mo.
In 1981,the United States and the Soviet Union opened negotiations in Geneva aimed at reducing nuclear weapons in Europe.
In 1993,President Clinton Signed the Brady bill,which reguires a five-day waiting period for handgun purchases and background checks of prospective buyers.
Dec. 01--30 days left in 2006
In 1824,the president election was turned over to the U.S. House of Pepresentatives when a deadlock developed between John Quincy Adams,Andrew Jackson,William H. Crawford and Henry Clay.(Adams ended up the winner.)
In 1904,the louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis closed after seven months and some 20 million visitors.
In 1913,the first drive-in automoble service station,built by Refining Co. opened in Pittsburgh.
In 1921, the Navy flew the first nonrigid dirigible to use helium;the C-7 traveled from Hampton Roads,Va., to Washington.
In 1943,President Roosevelt,British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin concluded their Tehran conference.
In 1956,the Leonard Berstein musical "Candide," based on Voltaire,opened on Broadawy.
In 1969,the U.S. government held its first draft lottery since World War II
In 1824,the president election was turned over to the U.S. House of Pepresentatives when a deadlock developed between John Quincy Adams,Andrew Jackson,William H. Crawford and Henry Clay.(Adams ended up the winner.)
In 1904,the louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis closed after seven months and some 20 million visitors.
In 1913,the first drive-in automoble service station,built by Refining Co. opened in Pittsburgh.
In 1921, the Navy flew the first nonrigid dirigible to use helium;the C-7 traveled from Hampton Roads,Va., to Washington.
In 1943,President Roosevelt,British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin concluded their Tehran conference.
In 1956,the Leonard Berstein musical "Candide," based on Voltaire,opened on Broadawy.
In 1969,the U.S. government held its first draft lottery since World War II
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In 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state.
In 1828, Andrew Jackson was elected president of the United States by the Electoral College.
In 1960, the musical "Camelot" opened on Broadway.
In 1967, surgeons in Cape Town, South Africa, led by Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first human heart transplant on Louis Washkansky, who lived 18 days with the new heart.
In 1979, 11 people were killed in a crush of fans at Cincinnati's Riverfront Coliseum, where the British rock group The Who was performing.
In 1984, thousands of people died after a cloud of methyl isocyanate gas escaped from a pesticide plant operated by a Union Carbide subsidiary in Bhopal, India.
In 1828, Andrew Jackson was elected president of the United States by the Electoral College.
In 1960, the musical "Camelot" opened on Broadway.
In 1967, surgeons in Cape Town, South Africa, led by Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first human heart transplant on Louis Washkansky, who lived 18 days with the new heart.
In 1979, 11 people were killed in a crush of fans at Cincinnati's Riverfront Coliseum, where the British rock group The Who was performing.
In 1984, thousands of people died after a cloud of methyl isocyanate gas escaped from a pesticide plant operated by a Union Carbide subsidiary in Bhopal, India.
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Religious History
1154 Adrian IV, 54, was elected to the papacy. Born Nicholas Breakspear, near St. Albans, England, he was the only Englishman ever elevated to the office of pope.
1674 French Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette erected a mission on the shores of Lake Michigan, in present_day Illinois. His log cabin became the first building of a settlement that afterward grew to become the city of Chicago.
1809 The International Bible Society was founded in New York City as an interdenominational agency for translating, producing and distributing the Scriptures. The I.B.S. has since distributed the Bible to over 150 countries in the world.
1854 Birth of Mary Reed, American Methodist missionary. She died in 1943, having spent the last 52 years of her life ministering to the lepers of India.
1966 Swiss Reformed theologian Karl Barth wrote in a letter: 'The good Lord, in spite of reports to the contrary, is not dead.'
1154 Adrian IV, 54, was elected to the papacy. Born Nicholas Breakspear, near St. Albans, England, he was the only Englishman ever elevated to the office of pope.
1674 French Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette erected a mission on the shores of Lake Michigan, in present_day Illinois. His log cabin became the first building of a settlement that afterward grew to become the city of Chicago.
1809 The International Bible Society was founded in New York City as an interdenominational agency for translating, producing and distributing the Scriptures. The I.B.S. has since distributed the Bible to over 150 countries in the world.
1854 Birth of Mary Reed, American Methodist missionary. She died in 1943, having spent the last 52 years of her life ministering to the lepers of India.
1966 Swiss Reformed theologian Karl Barth wrote in a letter: 'The good Lord, in spite of reports to the contrary, is not dead.'
Dec. 04---27 days left in 2006
In 1816,James Monore of Virginia was elected the fifth president of the United States.
In 1875,William Marcy Tweed the "Boss" of New York City's Tammany Hall political oganization,escaped from jail and fled the country.
In 1918,President Wilson set sail for France to attend the Versailes Peace Conference.
In 1978,San Francisco got its first female mayor as City Supervisor Dianne Feinstein was named to replace the Assassinated George Moscone.
In 1991,Associated press correspondent Terry Anderson,the longest held of the Western hostages in Lebanon,was released after nearly seven years in captivity.
In 1816,James Monore of Virginia was elected the fifth president of the United States.
In 1875,William Marcy Tweed the "Boss" of New York City's Tammany Hall political oganization,escaped from jail and fled the country.
In 1918,President Wilson set sail for France to attend the Versailes Peace Conference.
In 1978,San Francisco got its first female mayor as City Supervisor Dianne Feinstein was named to replace the Assassinated George Moscone.
In 1991,Associated press correspondent Terry Anderson,the longest held of the Western hostages in Lebanon,was released after nearly seven years in captivity.
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Today in
Television History
1976 - The sixth and final season of "McMillan and Wife" began.
2002 - ABC-TV aired a prime-time interview with Whitney Houston.
Today in
American Bandstand History
1960 - Ronnie Love performed "Chills and Fever" on "American Bandstand."
1964 - Mickey Lee Lane performed "Shaggy Dog" on "American Bandstand."
1970 - The Carpenters performed "We've Only Just Begun" and "Close to You" on "American Bandstand."
Television History
1976 - The sixth and final season of "McMillan and Wife" began.
2002 - ABC-TV aired a prime-time interview with Whitney Houston.
Today in
American Bandstand History
1960 - Ronnie Love performed "Chills and Fever" on "American Bandstand."
1964 - Mickey Lee Lane performed "Shaggy Dog" on "American Bandstand."
1970 - The Carpenters performed "We've Only Just Begun" and "Close to You" on "American Bandstand."
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Dec.05---26 days left in 2006
In 1776,the first scholastic fraternity in American,Phi Beta Kappa,was organized at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg,Va.
In 1782,the first native U.S. president,Martin Van Buren,was born in Kinderhook,N.Y.
In 1792,George Washington was re-elected president;John Adams was re-elected vice president.
In 1831,former President John Quincy Adams took his seat as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
In 1848,President Polk triggered the Gold Rush of 49 by confirming that gold had been discovered in California.
In 1991, Richard Speck,who'd murdered eight student nurses in Chicago in 1966,died in prison a day short of his 50th birthday.
Dec.05---26 days left in 2006
In 1776,the first scholastic fraternity in American,Phi Beta Kappa,was organized at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg,Va.
In 1782,the first native U.S. president,Martin Van Buren,was born in Kinderhook,N.Y.
In 1792,George Washington was re-elected president;John Adams was re-elected vice president.
In 1831,former President John Quincy Adams took his seat as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
In 1848,President Polk triggered the Gold Rush of 49 by confirming that gold had been discovered in California.
In 1991, Richard Speck,who'd murdered eight student nurses in Chicago in 1966,died in prison a day short of his 50th birthday.
Dec. 6--25 days left in 2006
In 1790,Congress moved from New York to Philadelphia.
In 1884,Army engineers completed construction of the Washington Monument.
In 1923,a presidential address was broadcast on radio for the first time as President Coolidge spoke to a joint session of Congress.
In 1947,Everglades National park in Florida was dedicated by President Truman.
In 1969,a free concert by the Rolling Stones at the Altarmont Speedway in Livermore,California, was marred by the deaths of four people,including one who was stabbed by a Hell's Angel.
In 1973,House minority leader Gerald R.Ford was sworn in as vice president,succeeding Sprto T. Agnew.
In 1790,Congress moved from New York to Philadelphia.
In 1884,Army engineers completed construction of the Washington Monument.
In 1923,a presidential address was broadcast on radio for the first time as President Coolidge spoke to a joint session of Congress.
In 1947,Everglades National park in Florida was dedicated by President Truman.
In 1969,a free concert by the Rolling Stones at the Altarmont Speedway in Livermore,California, was marred by the deaths of four people,including one who was stabbed by a Hell's Angel.
In 1973,House minority leader Gerald R.Ford was sworn in as vice president,succeeding Sprto T. Agnew.
Dec. 7--24 days left in 2006
In 1787,Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1796,electors chose John Adams to be the second president of the United States.
In 1963,during the Army-Navy game videotaped instant replay was used for the first time in a live sports telecast as CBS reshowed a one-yard touchdown run by Army quarterback Rollie Stichweh.(Navy beat Army, 21-15)
In 1972,American's last moon mission to date was launched as Apollo 17 blasted off from Cape Canaveral,Fla.
In 1987,43 people were illed after a gunman aboard a Pacific Southwest Airlines jetliner in California apparently opened fire on a fellow passenger and the two pilots,causing the plane to crash.
In 1787,Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1796,electors chose John Adams to be the second president of the United States.
In 1963,during the Army-Navy game videotaped instant replay was used for the first time in a live sports telecast as CBS reshowed a one-yard touchdown run by Army quarterback Rollie Stichweh.(Navy beat Army, 21-15)
In 1972,American's last moon mission to date was launched as Apollo 17 blasted off from Cape Canaveral,Fla.
In 1987,43 people were illed after a gunman aboard a Pacific Southwest Airlines jetliner in California apparently opened fire on a fellow passenger and the two pilots,causing the plane to crash.