Nicolae Ceaușescu is Overthrown
On 22nd December 1989 Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu was finally overthrown. Ceaușescu, who became the leader of Romania in…
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National Date Nut Bread Day
Today, December 22nd, is (also) National Date Nut Bread Day. This day is also celebrated on September 8th. Quite why there are two…
The Death of General Patton
On December 21st US General George S. Patton died. During the Second World War, Patton commanded the US Seventh Army and later the…
National Fried Shrimp Day
Today, December 20th, is National Fried Shrimp Day. I've got two different dates for this holiday, December 20th and December 21st…
New Orleans is Turned Over to the United States
On December 20th 1803, France turned over the city of New Orleans to the United states as part of the Louisiana Purchase. New Orle…
National Pear Month
This month, December, is National Pear Month. The pear is the fruit of the trees of the same name. The edible pear has been eaten …
The Launch of the Empire Service
On 19th December 1932, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) launched the Empire Service. The BBC was originally a private co…
National Hard Candy Day
Today, December 19th, is National Hard Candy Day. Hard candies are a type of sweet or candy that are also known as boiled sweets. …
The Death of Antonio Stradivari
On 18th December 1737 Antonio Stradivari died. Stradivari was born in Cremona, Italy, and during his life was a crafter of string …
National Roast Suckling Pig Day
Today, December 18th, is National Roast Suckling Pig Day. Roast suckling pig may seem like an old fashioned dish, and that's becau…
