The End of the Cold War
On December 3rd 1989 the Cold War was declared officially over - although the precise dates are actually argued, with 1991 being p…
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National Egg Nog Month
This month, December, is National Egg Nog Month. Egg nog, or eggnog is a drink often associated with the Christmas period and wint…
The Monroe Doctrine
On December 2nd 1823 US President James Monroe officially announced what would become known as the Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe Doc…
National Fritters Day
Today, December 2nd, is National Fritters Day. The name fritter covers a wide variety of fried foods, which are usually covered in…
The Death of Henry I
On December 1st 1135, Henry I, King of England and fourth son of William the Conqueror (aka William I and William the Bastard), di…
National Eat a Red Apple Day
Today, December 1st, is National Eat a Red Apple Day. Apples have been associated with health from the phrase "An apple a day keep…
The Crystal Palace Fire
On 30th November 1936 the Crystal Palace was destroyed. The Crystal Palace was a cast iron and plate glass building constructed to…
National Mousse Day
Today, November 30th, is National Mousse Day. Mousses can be both savoury and sweet, but the sweet ones are the most common. Mouss…
National Chocolates Day
Today, November 29th, is National Chocolates Day. This is a celebration of chocolate in all its' many, many forms. There are so ma…
The Tripartite Dinner Meeting
On November 28th 1943 there was the Tripartite Dinner Meeting of the Tehran Conference. The conference, which was codenamed Eureka…
