📖🗣️ Notable Events

[KellytheBelly]

I found these historic events to be quite interesting, and just wanted to share!  🙂

Notable Events for October 21st:

[source: National Day Calendar - October 21 | Birthdays & Events]

1774 - The first flag to include the word "Liberty" is flown in Massachusetts.
1867 - The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed Great Plains Indian leaders, relocating the tribes to a reservation in Indian Territory.

[While the treaty did relocate some Plains tribes, it's important to note that it was a complex event with significant cultural and historical implications. The treaty process was often fraught with misunderstandings and unequal power dynamics.]
1869 - The first shipment of fresh oysters is delivered from Baltimore.
1871 - The first amateur outdoor athletic games begin in NY.
1879 - Thomas Edison applies for a patent for an incandescent light bulb.
1915 - The first radiotelephone message overseas is made from Arlington, VA to Paris, France.

[This was a significant milestone, but it's worth noting that wireless communication had been evolving for several decades before this point.]
1917 - The first U.S. troops see action on the front lines in WWI.
1921 - President Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president in opposition of lynching in the South.

[While this was a significant step forward, it's important to recognize that lynching persisted in the South for many years after this speech.]
1940 - Ernest Hemingway's first novel, For Whom the Bell Tolls, is published.
1944 - American forces take the city of Aachen, Germany, after three weeks.

[This was a crucial battle, but it was part of a larger Allied offensive in Western Europe.]

1959 - The Guggenheim Museum opens to the public in NY.
1959 - President Eisenhower approves the transfer of all US Army space-related activities to NASA.
1964 - My Fair Lady, starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, premieres in NY.
1967 - Fifty thousand people march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Pentagon in protest of the Vietnam War.

[This was a major event in the history of the anti-war movement, but it's important to note that there were many other protests and demonstrations against the war.]
1975 - Women are allowed to enroll in the Coast Guard Academy for the first time.
1986 - Journalist Edward Tracy is kidnapped in Beirut.

[This was a tragic event, and Tracy was eventually released after several years in captivity.]
1989 - Bertram Lee and Peter Bynoe become the first major sports team owners after they purchase the Denver Nuggets for $65 million.
1991 - Hostage Jesse Turner is released from captivity in Beirut after 5 years.
2019 - Facebook takes down disinformation campaigns from Iran and Russia.
2020 - Over 545 children are left without parents after being separated at the U.S./Mexican border.

[This was a highly controversial policy that led to widespread condemnation and legal challenges.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 9th:

[source: National Day Calendar - January 9 | Birthdays & Events]

1493 - Christopher Columbus mistakes manatees for mermaids.
1788 - Connecticut becomes the 5th state to join the Union.
1793 - Jean-Pierre Blanchard becomes the first person in the U.S. to fly in a hot air balloon.
1894 - The New England Telephone and Telegraph installs the first battery-operated telephone switchboard.
1903 - Wind Cave National Park is established in SD.
1942 - The Joint Chiefs of Staff is created.
1952 - The Marines recall MLB player Ted Williams to active duty.
1962 - NASA announces plans to build a rocket launch vehicle to carry human beings to the Moon.
2007 - Apple introduces the iPhone.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 8th:

[source: National Day Calendar - January 8 | Birthdays & Events]

1790 - George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address in NY City.
[George Washington delivered his first annual address to Congress on January 8, 1790, in New York City, which was then the capital of the United States. This address is considered the first State of the Union address.]
1806 - Explorer William Clark views a 105-foot whale skeleton on Cannon Beach.
[Likely Accurate. William Clark, during the Lewis and Clark Expedition, did record seeing a large whale skeleton on the Oregon coast in January 1806. While the exact length isn't definitively confirmed as 105 feet in all sources, it was described as massive and a significant event in their journals. Cannon Beach is a well-known location associated with this event.]
1828 - The Democratic Party is organized in the U.S.
[Mostly Accurate. The Democratic Party's origins can be traced to the 1820s with the rise of Andrew Jackson and his supporters. The formal organization and name solidified around 1828, making this generally accurate.]
1833 - Boston Academy of Music becomes the first music school established in the U.S.
[Needs Further Context. While the Boston Academy of Music was an important early music institution (founded in 1833), whether it was definitively the first music school in the U.S. might require more specific definition of 'music school. There were earlier institutions that offered musical instruction, but the Boston Academy was significant in its approach and influence.]
1835 - President Jackson announces the national debt is zero.
[Under President Andrew Jackson's administration, the U.S. did briefly achieve a zero national debt in 1835. This was a significant event and a point of pride for Jackson.]
1867 - Congress passes a bill to allow Black men to vote in Washington, D.C.
[In 1867, Congress passed legislation granting Black men the right to vote in Washington, D.C., preceding the 15th Amendment which extended this right nationwide.]
1877 - Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle against the U.S. Cavalry.
[Not Quite Accurate. Crazy Horse's last battle was not in 1877. He surrendered to U.S. troops in May 1877 and was later killed in September of that year at Fort Robinson, Nebraska. There were other conflicts involving Native American tribes in 1877, but not a final battle for Crazy Horse himself.]
1889 - Herman Hollerith receives a patent for the punched card calculator.
[Mostly Accurate. Herman Hollerith received patents related to punched card tabulation machines around this time (late 1880s), which were precursors to modern computers. The term 'punched card calculator' might be a simplification, but the core concept is accurate.]
1902 - The first National Bowling Championship is held in Chicago.
[Likely Accurate. Chicago was a hub for early bowling activity in the U.S., and national tournaments were held around this time. Further verification might be needed to confirm if 1902 was definitively the first "National Bowling Championship" with a standardized format.]
1918 - Mississippi becomes first state to ratify the 18th Amendment (prohibition of alcohol).
[Mississippi was indeed the first state to ratify the 18th Amendment, which established Prohibition in the United States.]
1964 - President Johnson declares a War on Poverty.
[President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a 'War on Poverty' in his State of the Union address in 1964, launching a series of social programs aimed at reducing poverty in the U.S.]
1988 - HP introduces the Advanced Scientific Calculator.
[Needs More Specificity. HP (Hewlett-Packard) has released numerous scientific calculators over the years. To confirm this, we'd need the specific model name introduced in 1988.]
2002 - President Bush signs the No Child Left Behind Act into law.
[President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law in 2002, a major piece of education reform legislation.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 6th:

[source: National Day Calendar - January 6 | Birthdays & Events]

1838 - Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail demonstrate the first use of Morse Code using their telegraph machine invention.
[Yes, Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail demonstrated their telegraph and Morse Code in 1838. There are varying accounts of the exact date of the first demonstration, with some sources citing January 6th and others January 11th.]
1853 - President Pierce and his family are involved in a train wreck.
[Yes, President Franklin Pierce and his family were involved in a train accident in 1853. Sadly, his son Benjamin was killed in the derailment.]
1912 - New Mexico becomes the 47th state to join the Union.
[Yes, New Mexico became the 47th state in 1912. Arizona joined the Union the same year, becoming the 48th state.]
1930 - The first diesel engine automobile trip is completed.
[This one is a bit tricky. While diesel engines were in development, it's difficult to pinpoint a specific 'first' automobile trip. Diesel engines were more commonly used in ships and industrial applications at this time. It's possible there was a significant early demonstration or trip that's being referenced, but it's not a widely known historical event.]
1941 - President Roosevelt delivered his Four Freedoms speech.
[Yes, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered his 'Four Freedoms' speech to Congress on January 6, 1941.]
1942 - Pan American Airlines becomes the first commercial airline to complete a flight around the world.
[Yes, Pan American Airways (Pan Am) completed its first round-the-world flight in 1942. Due to World War II, this was a somewhat circuitous route using a combination of flying boats and land-based aircraft.]
1974 - Daylight saving time commences nearly four months early in response to the oil crisis.
[Yes, in response to the energy crisis, the US advanced daylight saving time significantly in 1974, starting it in January instead of the usual April.]
1978 - The first postage stamp is copyrighted by the U.S.
[This is incorrect. While the US Postal Service does hold copyrights on certain stamp designs, the concept of copyrighting postage stamps didn't originate in 1978. Copyright protection for stamp designs has been in place for much longer.]
1991 - Real Life With Jane Pauley premieres on NBC.
1992 - The US Government urges doctors to stop using silicone breast implants.
[Yes, in 1992 the FDA placed restrictions on the use of silicone gel breast implants due to safety concerns.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 5th:

[source: National Day Calendar - January 5 | Birthdays & Events]

1859 - The first steamboat sails up the northern Red River.
[Mostly Accurate. The steamboat Anson Northrup did make a significant voyage on the Red River in 1859, reaching Fort Garry (now Winnipeg). This marked a key moment in the river's history. However, there may have been earlier, less documented attempts. So, while generally accepted as the first successful navigation of the northern Red River by steamboat, it's best to say 'one of the first' or 'a very early' steamboat voyage.]
1892 - The first auroral photograph is successfully made.
[This is generally accepted as the year the first successful photograph of the aurora borealis was taken.]
1911 - Kappa Alpha Psi is founded at Indiana University.
[Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was indeed founded at Indiana University Bloomington in 1911.]
1912 - The first National Hockey Association game is played.
[The NHA was the precursor to the NHL, and its first games were played in 1912.]
1914 - An 8-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 is announced by the Ford Motor Company.
[This was a landmark decision by Henry Ford that had a significant impact on labor practices in the U.S.]
1925 - Nellie Tayloe Ross becomes the first female governor in the U.S.
[Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected governor of Wyoming in 1924 and took office in January 1925, making her the first female governor in U.S. history.]
1933 - Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins.
[Construction officially began in January 1933.]
1949 - President Truman unveils his Fair Deal program.
[President Truman outlined his Fair Deal proposals in his State of the Union address in January 1949.]
1957 - President Eisenhower announces the establishment of the Eisenhower Doctrine.
[This doctrine pledged U.S. support to Middle Eastern countries threatened by communism.]
1959 - Bozo the Clown premiers on television.
[Mostly Accurate. While various versions of Bozo the Clown existed before, 1959 is often cited as the year the nationally syndicated 'Bozo's Circus' premiered, making it a key year in the character's television history.]
1972 - President Nixon announces the Space Shuttle program.
[This announcement laid the groundwork for the development of the Space Shuttle program.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 2nd:

[source: National Day Calendar - January 2 | Birthdays & Events]

1776 - George Washington's army raises the Grand Union Flag at Charlestown.
[The Grand Union Flag was raised on January 1, 1776, at Prospect Hill in Charlestown (now part of Somerville), Massachusetts, by George Washington's army.]  
1788 - Georgia becomes the 4th state to join the Union.
[Georgia ratified the Constitution on January 2, 1788, becoming the 4th state to join the Union.]
1800 - The Free African American Community petitions Congress to abolish the slave trade.
[In 1800, free African Americans in Philadelphia petitioned Congress for the abolition of the slave trade.]
1832 - The first U.S. Curling club opens.
[Needs clarification. While curling was played in the US before 1832, the first formal curling club in the U.S. was the Orchard Lake Curling Club, established in 1832 in Orchard Lake, Michigan.]
1890 - Alice Sanger becomes the first female staff member at the White House.
[Alice Sanger was hired as a clerk in the White House mailroom in 1890, making her the first female staff member.]
1906 - Willis Carrier is awarded the patent for the first air conditioner.
[Willis Carrier received a patent for his "Apparatus for Treating Air," considered the first modern air conditioner, in 1906.]
1934 - The first state liquor stores open in PA.
[Following the repeal of Prohibition, Pennsylvania established the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in 1933, and state-owned liquor stores began opening in 1934.]
1941 - The U.S. government announces a program to build freighters in support of the war effort.
[In response to the growing need for ships during World War II, the U.S. government established the Emergency Shipbuilding Program in 1941 to mass-produce cargo ships, known as Liberty ships.]
1942 - The FBI convicts 33 members of a German spy ring.
[In 1942, the FBI successfully convicted 33 members of a German spy ring operating in the United States, in what became known as the Duquesne Spy Ring case.]
1974 - President Nixon signs a bill lowering the speed limit to 55 mph to conserve gas.
[As part of efforts to conserve fuel during the energy crisis, President Nixon signed the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act in 1974, which established a national speed limit of 55 mph.]
1975 - The Department of Interior designates the grizzly bear an endangered species.
[The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the grizzly bear as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in 1975.]
1991 - Sharon Pratt Dixon becomes the Black female mayor of the District of Columbia and a major city.
[In 1991, Sharon Pratt Dixon was sworn in as the mayor of Washington D.C., becoming the first African American woman to lead both the District of Columbia and a major U.S. city.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 1st:

[source: National Day Calendar - January 1 | Birthdays & Events]

1673 - Delivery of regular mail begins in NY and MA.
[Mostly Accurate. While organized mail delivery began between New York and Boston in 1673, it wasn't quite the 'regular mail' we think of today. It was a monthly service. So, the core idea is correct, but it wasn't as frequent as 'regular' might imply.]
1776 - General George Washington raises the first American flag.
[Partially Accurate. This is a common misconception. While the Continental Army did use flags during the Revolution, there wasn't one single "first American flag" raised by Washington. The Grand Union Flag was used early in the war, and the familiar Stars and Stripes was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777.]
1797 - Albany becomes the capital of NY.
1808 - The importation of slaves is banned in the U.S.
1840 - The first bowling match is recorded in the U.S.
1852 - The first public bath opens in NY City.
1863 - The Emancipation Proclamation takes effect in Confederate territory.
1892 - Ellis Island begins processing immigrants.
1913 - The post office begins delivery of parcels.
[This was the start of Parcel Post.]
1943 - Baseball League player Josh Gibson suffers a nervous breakdown and is admitted to the hospital.
[Likely Accurate. Josh Gibson did suffer from mental health issues later in his life, and there are records of hospitalizations. However, pinpointing a specific incident in 1943 might require further specialized research.]
1962 - The Navy SEALs are created.
[Mostly Accurate. While SEAL Teams ONE and TWO were officially commissioned in January 1962, the groundwork for their creation began in 1961 under President Kennedy.]
1966 - Cigarette packs give print a warning of being hazardous to a person's health on each package.
1972 - International Book Year begins.
[This was designated by UNESCO.]
1985 - International Youth Year begins.
[This was designated by the United Nations.]
1985 - The first mandatory seat belt law goes into effect.
[Partially Accurate. New York was the first state to pass a mandatory seat belt law in 1984, which went into effect on January 1, 1985. However, it wasn't a nationwide law at that time.]
1986 - International Peace Year begins.
[This was designated by the United Nations.]
1987 - International Year of Shelter for Homeless begins.
[This was designated by the United Nations.]
1994 - International Year of Family begins.
[This was designated by the United Nations.]
1994 - The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) takes effect.
1999 - International Year of Elderly begins.
[This was designated by the United Nations.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 26th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 26 | Birthdays & Events]

1773 - Tea ships are expelled from Philadelphia.
[Mostly Accurate: While the Philadelphia "tea party" didn't involve dumping tea into the harbor like in Boston, ships carrying tea were indeed turned away from Philadelphia in 1773 due to strong opposition to the Tea Act. So, 'expelled' is a fair description.]
1805 - The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts is established in PA.
[The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) was founded in Philadelphia in 1805, making it one of the oldest art museums and schools in the United States.]
1862 - The first hospital ship is commissioned by the U.S. Navy.
[The USS Red Rover was the first hospital ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.]
1865 - The first coffee percolator is patented by James Mason.
[Inaccurate: While James Mason did receive a patent related to coffee in 1865, it wasn't for the first coffee percolator. The concept of percolation existed before this, and other designs and patents predate Mason's. His patent was for an improved coffee pot.]
1878 - The first store installs electric lights.
[Likely Inaccurate: It's difficult to pinpoint the very first store with electric lights, as the technology was developing rapidly at this time. However, it's generally accepted that some of the earliest commercial installations of electric lighting were in the late 1870s and early 1880s, with department stores like Wanamaker's in Philadelphia being early adopters. So, 1878 is plausible but not definitively confirmed as the very first.]
1919 - Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox establishing the Curse of the Bambino superstition.
[Mostly Accurate: Babe Ruth was sold by the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees in 1919 (the sale was finalized in January 1920). The "Curse of the Bambino" superstition arose later, associating the Red Sox's subsequent decades-long World Series drought with the sale of Ruth.]
1941 - President Roosevelt signs a bill establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.
[In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill making Thanksgiving a legal holiday on the fourth Thursday of November.]
1944 - Patton's Third Army breaks the encirclement of surrounded U.S. forces at Bastogne, Belgium.
[During the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, General Patton's Third Army played a crucial role in relieving the besieged U.S. forces at Bastogne in late December 1944.]
1966 - The first Kwanzaa is celebrated at California State University.
[Mostly Accurate: Kwanzaa was created by Maulana Karenga and first celebrated in 1966. While it may have been celebrated in various community settings, it's not definitively established that the very first celebration was specifically at California State University.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 25th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 25 | Birthdays & Events]

1760 - Slave Jupiter Hammon composes the poem 'An Evening Thought' and becomes the first published Black poet.
[Mostly Accurate: Jupiter Hammon did write 'An Evening Thought' around Christmas of 1760, and it was published as a broadside in 1761. This made him the first published Black poet in North America. So the year is very close, and the rest is correct.]
1809 - The first abdominal surgery to remove a 22 pound ovarian tumor is performed in the U.S.
[Likely Accurate: This event is generally attributed to Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who performed this pioneering surgery in Danville, Kentucky, in 1809. It was a remarkable achievement for its time.]
1831 - Louisiana and Arkansas are the first states to observe Christmas as holiday.
[Inaccurate: While Louisiana was one of the earliest states to recognize Christmas, it wasn't until 1838 that it did so. Arkansas did not recognize Christmas as a legal holiday until much later. There is no evidence to support that they were the first states to observe Christmas as a holiday in 1831.]
1868 - President Johnson grants an unconditional pardon to all Confederate veterans.
[President Andrew Johnson issued a general amnesty proclamation on Christmas Day, 1868, pardoning all former Confederates, with some exceptions.]
1983 - The first Christmas Parade is televised at Disney World.
[Likely Inaccurate: Disney Parks have a long history of Christmas parades and televised specials. While 1983 may have been a significant year for a particular televised parade, it's unlikely it was the first one ever televised from Disney World. More information would be needed to confirm this.]
1896 - John Philip Sousa writes Stars & Stripes Forever.
[John Philip Sousa did indeed compose 'The Stars and Stripes Forever' in 1896. It went on to become one of the most famous American patriotic marches.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 24th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 24 | Birthdays & Events]

1826 - The Eggnog Riot at the U.S. Military Academy.
[This is largely accurate. The Eggnog Riot did occur at West Point on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 1826. Cadets smuggled in alcohol (mostly whiskey) to make eggnog, which was against regulations, and the situation escalated into a riot.]
1832 - The first "Negro" hospital is founded (by whites).
[This is complex and needs clarification. While hospitals specifically for Black patients were established around this time, the term 'Negro' is outdated and offensive. It's important to be sensitive to the language used when discussing this topic. It's more accurate to say that hospitals serving Black communities were founded, often by white philanthropists or religious groups, due to segregation and lack of access to mainstream healthcare.]
1893 - Henry Ford completes his first gas-fueled engine.
[This is generally accurate. Henry Ford did complete his first successful gasoline engine in 1893, which was a key step towards his later work on automobiles.]
1901 - The use of the word "postcard" replaces the words "souvenir card."
[This is partially accurate. The term 'postcard' did become more common around this time, but it didn't entirely replace 'souvenir card.' Both terms were used, and there was some overlap in their meaning. "Postcard" emphasized the card's use for mailing, while 'souvenir card' emphasized its commemorative aspect.]
1912 - Irving Fisher patents the archiving system.
[This is not accurate. Irving Fisher was a prominent economist, but he is not known for patenting an archiving system. It's possible this is a misunderstanding or confusion with another individual or invention.]
1943 - General Eisenhower is named Supreme Allied Commander for Operation Overlord.
[General Dwight D. Eisenhower was indeed appointed Supreme Allied Commander for Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy, in late 1943.]
1948 - The first solar heated house is occupied in the U.S.
[This is generally accurate. There were experimental solar-heated houses before this, but the Dover Sun House in Dover, Massachusetts, built in 1948, is often considered a significant early example of a fully solar-heated residence in the U.S.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 23rd:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 23 | Birthdays & Events]

1779 - Benedict Arnold is court-martialed for improper conduct.
[Mostly Accurate: Benedict Arnold was indeed court-martialed in 1779. The court-martial stemmed from accusations of improper conduct during his time as military governor of Philadelphia. However, the court-martial didn't take place in 1779. The charges were brought in early 1779, but the court-martial didn't convene until December 1779 and concluded in January 1780. He was acquitted of most charges but received a reprimand from George Washington.]
1907 - The first all-steel passenger railroad coach is completed.
[Likely Accurate: While pinning down the very first all-steel passenger car is difficult, this is around the time they began to be widely adopted. The Pennsylvania Railroad is often credited with leading the way in steel car construction around this period, prioritizing safety after several wooden car accidents.]
1913 - President Wilson signed legislation to create the Federal Reserve System.
[President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law on December 23, 1913, establishing the Federal Reserve System as the central bank of the United States.]
1947 - John Bardeen, Walter Brattain and William Shockley demonstration their invention, the transistor.
[Mostly Accurate: The first demonstration of a working transistor to colleagues at Bell Labs was in December 1947. Public demonstration and publication of the findings occurred in 1948. The key figures were John Bardeen and Walter Brattain. William Shockley was involved in the broader research and later developed an improved type of transistor.]
1954 - The first human kidney transplant is performed.
[The first successful human kidney transplant was performed on December 23, 1954, at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. The recipient and donor were identical twins, which helped prevent rejection.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 20th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 20 | Birthdays & Events]

1790 - The first cotton mill begins spinning yarn in Rhode Island.
[This is generally considered accurate. The first cotton mill in the US began operation in 1790 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.]
1919 - The House of Representatives restricts immigration into the U.S.
[This is partially inaccurate. While there were immigration restrictions before and after 1919, the significant restrictive legislation of that era was primarily the Emergency Quota Act of 1921 and the Immigration Act of 1924. 1919 saw some temporary measures and the continuation of existing restrictions, but it wasn't the landmark year for immigration restriction.]
1940 - Captain America makes his first appearance in comic books.
[Captain America's first appearance was in Captain America Comics #1, published in December 1940 (with a cover date of March 1941).]
1945 - Auto tires rationing ends in U.S.
[Tire rationing did end in the US in 1945, after the conclusion of World War II.]
1956 - Montgomery, AL removes race-based seating on buses.
[The Montgomery Bus Boycott ended in December 1956 after the Supreme Court ruled segregation on buses unconstitutional.]
1967 - At least 474,300 soldiers are sent to Vietnam.
[This is likely accurate. The number of US troops in Vietnam peaked in 1968 with over 500,000. While troop deployments and numbers fluctuated, it's plausible that at least 474,300 were present in 1967 as part of the buildup.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 19th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 19 | Birthdays & Events]

1606 - The ships carrying settlers who founded Jamestown, VA, leave England.
[Mostly Accurate: The ships carrying the first English settlers to Jamestown, Virginia, departed England in December 1606.]
1795 - Kentucky becomes the first state to appropriate money for road building.
[Needs Refinement: While Kentucky was an early adopter of state-funded road construction, it's not definitively the absolute first. Some sources indicate that other states, like Virginia, may have allocated funds earlier.]
1823 - Georgia passes the first state birth registration law.
1871 - Albert Jones patents corrugated paper.
[Albert Jones is credited with the first patent for corrugated paper in the United States in 1871.]
1910 - Baltimore becomes the first city ordinance requiring white and black residential areas.
[Baltimore passed the first residential segregation ordinance in the United States, in 1910.]
1985 - The first woman receives an artificial heart.
1988 - NASA unveils plans for a colony on Mars.
[NASA has unveiled various Mars exploration plans, including those that envision long-term human presence, which could be considered a precursor to a colony.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 18th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 18 | Birthdays & Events]

1719 - Thomas Fleet publishes Mother Goose's Melodies For Children.
[Likely Inaccurate: While Thomas Fleet did publish a collection of children's rhymes in 1719, the title 'Mother Goose's Melodies' is likely a later attribution. The term 'Mother Goose' itself may not have been associated with nursery rhymes until the 18th century.]
1777 - The U.S. celebrates its first Thanksgiving.
[The first Thanksgiving celebration in the colonies is widely considered to have taken place in 1621. In 1777, the Continental Congress did recommend a day of thanksgiving to celebrate the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga. However, the modern Thanksgiving holiday as we know it was not established until much later.]
1787 - New Jersey becomes the 3rd state to join the Union.
1796 - The Baltimore Monitor becomes the first newspaper to appear on a Sunday.
[Likely Inaccurate: While the Baltimore Monitor may have been an early Sunday newspaper, it's difficult to definitively say it was the absolute first.]
1839 - The first portrait photograph of a female face is taken by John William Draper.
1865 - Secretary of State William Seward proclaims the adoption of the 13th Amendment.
[The statement '1865 - Secretary of State William Seward proclaims the adoption of the 13th Amendment' is mostly accurate. Key Points: The 13th Amendment was ratified on December 6, 1865. While not explicitly stated as 'proclaimed' by the Secretary of State, ratification effectively made the amendment part of the Constitution. It's likely that official notifications and declarations were made, with the Secretary of State playing a role in disseminating the information. Minor Nuance: The term 'proclaimed' might not be the most precise in this context. Ratification is the official act that made the amendment part of the Constitution.]
1888 - The ancient Anasazi ruins of Mesa Verde are discovered.
1917 - Prohibition is passed by Congress.
[Congress passed the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, establishing Prohibition, in 1917. It was ratified in 1919.]
1936 - The first giant panda arrives in the U.S. from China.
1957 - The world's first full scale nuclear power plant begins to generate electricity.
[The Obninsk Nuclear Power Station in the Soviet Union began operating in 1954.]
1972 - President Nixon announces the U.S. will engage in a series of Christmas bombings.
[President Nixon authorized the Christmas Bombings of North Vietnam in December 1972.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 17th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 17 | Birthdays & Events]

1791 - The first one-way street is created in NY City.
[Is likely inaccurate. One-way streets became more common in the early 20th century, not the late 18th. While it's possible a very early form of one-way traffic control existed, it's unlikely to have been formalized as a designated 'one-way street' in 1791. Early traffic management likely focused on simple regulations: These might have included horse traffic flow directions or restrictions on certain types of vehicles.]
1862 - General Ulysses Grant expels Jews from Tennessee.
[Is partially accurate, but needs clarification: Grant did issue General Order No. 11 on December 17, 1862. This order expelled 'Jews, as a class' from his military district, which encompassed parts of Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kentucky. The order was controversial and widely condemned. President Abraham Lincoln quickly ordered Grant to rescind the order. The order was based on the false premise that Jewish traders were primarily responsible for the illegal cotton trade in the South. This fueled anti-Semitic sentiment. It's crucial to understand that this order was a grave injustice. Grant later acknowledged his error and regretted the order. Key takeaway: While Grant did issue this discriminatory order, it was ultimately revoked, and it's important to remember that it does not accurately reflect Grant's overall character or his later views.]
1895 - The Anti-Saloon League of America is formed in D.C.
1900 - The Ellis Island Immigration Station is completed.
1924 - The first diesel electric locomotive begins running in NY.
[In 1924, the first commercially successful diesel-electric locomotive began service in the United States. This was a significant milestone in railroad technology.]
1944 - US Army announces the end of detaining Japanese Americans and begins their release.
[Unofficial Rescission: Executive Order 9066 was unofficially rescinded by President Roosevelt in December 1944. Formal Termination: However, the order was not formally terminated until February 1976 by President Gerald Ford. Key Points: Internment: Executive Order 9066 authorized the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, a deeply controversial and unjust action. Impact: The internment had a devastating impact on the lives of Japanese Americans, causing significant loss of property, livelihoods, and civil liberties.]
1965 - The largest newspaper (Sunday NY Times) is sold for 50 cents for 946 pages.
[Likely Accurate: While the exact price and page count may vary slightly, the New York Times Sunday edition is known for its significant size and price.]
1999 - International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women is created.
[The United Nations General Assembly designated November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in 1999.]
2003 - International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is created.
[Origin: It was initiated in 2003 by Dr. Annie Sprinkle and the Sex Workers Outreach Project USA (SWOP-USA). Purpose: The day aims to bring attention to hate crimes and violence against sex workers worldwide.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 16th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 16 | Birthdays & Events]

1620 - Settlers are confronted by Native Americans for the first time.
[The Pilgrims arrive in Plymouth and have their first encounter with Native Americans. While the Pilgrims did encounter Native Americans in 1620, the interaction wasn't necessarily a 'confrontation.' It was more of an initial meeting and interaction, which later developed into a complex relationship.]
1773 - The Sons of Liberty (disguised as Mohawk Indians) protest the Tea Act by dumping crates of tea into the Boston Harbor.
[The Boston Tea Party occurs, with the Sons of Liberty (disguised as Mohawk Indians) dumping tea into Boston Harbor. It's important to note that they were not Mohawk themselves. They were colonists who used the disguise to symbolize their protest against British policies.]
1777 - Virginia becomes the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.
[Virginia becomes the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.]
1908 - The first credit union is established in NH.
[The first credit union is established in New Hampshire.]
1912 - The first postage stamp picturing an airplane sells for 20 cent.
[The first postage stamp featuring an airplane is issued.]
1922 - The Mutual Association of Eastern Colored Baseball Clubs forms.
[The Mutual Association of Eastern Colored Baseball Clubs is formed.]
1944 - The Battle of the Bulge begins.
1950 - President Truman proclaims state of emergency against communism.
[President Truman declares a state of emergency due to the threat of communism.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 15th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 15 | Birthdays & Events]

1791 - The Bill of Rights becomes law.
1792 - The first life insurance policy is issued in PA.
[The first life insurance policy is issued in PA. While life insurance policies existed before this, the specific date and location of the 'first' policy can be difficult to pinpoint.]
1836 - The U.S. Patent Office building nearly burns to the ground in Washington, D.C.
1854 - The first street-cleaning machine is used in PA.
[The first street-cleaning machine is used in PA. While early forms of street cleaning existed, the specific date and location of the "first" machine can be debated.]
1864 - The Battle of Nashville begins at Nashville, TN, and lasts one day.
[The Battle of Nashville was a two-day battle that began on December 15, 1864.]
1871 - The first telegraphed message is sent from Arizona Territory by 16 year old Ella Stewart.
1874 - The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in NYC opens and becomes the first anti-child abuse agency.
[The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in NYC opens and becomes the first anti-child abuse agency. While this society was a significant step in child protection, it's not necessarily the "first" anti-child abuse agency globally.]
1890 - Sitting Bull is killed on Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
1903 - Italo Marchiony receives a patent for inventing the ice cream machine.
1938 - Groundbreaking begins for Jefferson Memorial in D.C.
1942 - The first license plate tabs are issues in MA.
[The first license plate tabs are issued in MA. While Massachusetts may have been an early adopter of license plate tabs, it's unlikely to be the first state to use them.]
1954 - Scientists synthesize diamonds for the first time.
1973 - The American Psychiatric Association declares the homosexuality is not a mental illness.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 14th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 14 | Birthdays & Events]

1793 - The first state road authorized is authorized between Kentucky and Cincinnati.
[While there were certainly road improvements and plans during this time, the specific detail about the first state road between Kentucky and Cincinnati is a bit too precise. It's more accurate to say that road infrastructure, including turnpikes and national roads, began to develop significantly in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.]
1798 - David Wilkinson receives the patent for a nut and bolt machine.
1819 - Alabama becomes the 22nd state to join the Union.
1849 - The first chamber music group gives the first concert in the U.S.
[The first chamber music group in the U.S. is generally considered to be the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1852.]
1903 - The Wright brothers make their first attempt to fly with the Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk.
1906 - The Pure Food and Drug Act is introduced in the Senate.
1914 - President Wilson signs the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act to regulate opiates and coca products.
1934 - The first steam locomotive is introduced in New York.
[The first steam locomotive in the U.S. was introduced much earlier, in the early 19th century.]
1948 - Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. and Estle Ray Mann are granted a patent for the earliest version of the electronic game.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 13th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 13 | Birthdays & Events]

1623 - The 12-men jury system is established in the Plymouth colony.
1636 - The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments, which leads to the founding of the National Guard.
[This is partially accurate. While the Massachusetts Bay Colony did organize militia regiments in 1636, the direct lineage to the modern National Guard is more complex. The National Guard has roots in various colonial and state militias, but the specific connection to these 1636 regiments is not straightforward.]
1759 - The first music store opens in Philadelphia.
[This is likely accurate, although specific details about the earliest music stores in colonial America can be difficult to verify.]
1769 - Dartmouth College opens in NH.
[Dartmouth College was founded in 1769 in Hanover, New Hampshire.]
1774 - Paul Revere and Wentworth Cheswell warn Portsmouth the British were near.
[Paul Revere and Wentworth Cheswell did ride to warn the people of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, about the approaching British troops.]
1879 - The first federal fish hatching steamer is launched in DE.
[This is likely accurate. Federal efforts to establish fish hatcheries and related infrastructure began in the late 19th century, and Delaware was a significant location for such activities.]
1947 - The Maine Turnpike opens for traffic.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 12th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 12 | Birthdays & Events]

1917 - Father Edward J. Flanagan founds Boys Town.
1787 - Pennsylvania becomes 2nd state to join the Union.
1791 - The Bank of North America opens at in PA.
1822 - The U.S. recognizes Mexico as an independent nation.
1899 - The wooden golf tee is patented by George Bryant.
1946 - The laundry detergent Tide is introduced to consumers.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 11th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 11 | Birthdays & Events]

1620 - The Mayflower comes ashore in Plymouth Bay.
1815 - The U.S. Senate creates a select committee on finance and a uniform national currency.
1816 - Indiana becomes the 19th state to join the Union.
1844 - Nitrous oxide is used for the first time in a dental procedure.
1909 - A colored moving picture is demonstrated in NY City.
1928 - An assassination attempt is thwarted against President Hoover by Buenos Aires police.
1935 - Bill Wilson Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
[While Bill Wilson was indeed a co-founder of AA, the organization was officially founded in 1935.]
1941 - Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy declare war against the U.S.
1961 - President Kennedy provides military helicopters and crews to South Vietnam
1980 - The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund) is enacted by the Congress.
1971 - The Libertarian Party is formed in the U.S.
[The world's first explicitly libertarian party, it was conceived in August 1971 at meetings in the home of David F. Nolan in Westminster, Colorado, and was officially formed on December 11, 1971, in Colorado Springs.]
2008 - Bernie Madoff is arrested and charged with securities fraud in a $50 billion Ponzi scheme.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 10th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 10 | Birthdays & Events]

1672 - The Governor of NY announces monthly mail service between NY and Boston.
[New York Governor Francis Lovelace initiated this significant step in establishing regular postal service between the two colonies. This move laid the foundation for the development of the U.S. Postal Service.]
1690 - Massachusetts Bay becomes first colony to issue paper money.
1817 - Mississippi becomes the 20th state to join the Union.
1869 - Kappa Sigma is founded at the University of Virginia.
1869 - Women are granted the right to vote in Wyoming Territory.
1884 - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is published in the UK and Canada.
[The book was published in London in 1884 by Chatto & Windus. The US release was in February 1885 due to a printing error.]
1898 - The Treaty of Paris is signed and Spain cedes administration of Cuba to the U.S.
[The Treaty of Paris, signed on December 10, 1898, officially ended the Spanish-American War.]
1904 - Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is founded in S.C.
1906 - President Roosevelt becomes the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the mediation of the Russo-Japanese War.
1931 - Jane Addams becomes the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
1950 - Ralph Bunche becomes the first Black American to win the Nobel Peace Prize for mediation.
1964 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
2012 - Google begins selling $99 laptops in the U.S.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 9th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 9 | Birthdays & Events]

1793 - New York's first daily newspaper, the American Minerva, is published.
[The American Minerva becomes the first daily newspaper in New York City]
1861 - Congress establishes The Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War.
[Congress establishes the Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War to oversee the Union war effort during the Civil War.]
1872 - P. B. S. Pinchback becomes the first Black governor in the U.S.
[P.B.S. Pinchback becomes the first Black governor in the United States, serving as acting governor of Louisiana.]
1907 - The first Christmas Seals is sold at a post office in DE.
[The first Christmas Seals are sold at a post office in Delaware to raise funds for tuberculosis research.]
1941 - The American 19th Bombardment Group attacks Japanese ships off the coast of Luzon.
[The American 19th Bombardment Group attacks Japanese ships off the coast of Luzon in the Philippines.]
1965 - A Charlie Brown Christmas airs on CBS.
[A Charlie Brown Christmas airs on CBS for the first time.]
1978 - The first Women's Pro Basketball League (WBL) game is played.
[The first game of the Women's Professional Basketball League (WBL) is played.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 7th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 7 | Birthdays & Events]

1787 - Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the Constitution.
1808 - James Madison becomes the 4th President of the U.S.
1836 - Martin Van Buren elected the 8th President of the U.S.
1842 - The first concert of the New York Philharmonic is held.
1869 - Jesse James and his brother rob their first bank.
1926 - Albert Einstein and Leó Szilárd patent the first gas refrigerator.
1941 - Attack on Pearl Harbor sparking the U.S. involvement in WWII.
1963 - Instant replay makes its debut during the Army-Navy football game.
1972 - Apollo 17 crew takes the infamous Blue Marble photo.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 6th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 6 | Birthdays & Events]

1732 - The first professional play is held in NY.
[This is the year that the first professional theater company was established in New York City, not necessarily the year of the first professional play.]
1790 - The U.S. Congress moves from NY City to Philadelphia.
1825 - President Adams recommends establishing a national observatory.
1849 - Harriet Tubman makes her final escape from slavery.
1862 - President Lincoln orders 39 Santee Sioux to be hanged.
[The Santee Sioux were not executed due to a direct order from President Lincoln. The order came from a military commander.]
1865 - Georgia ratifies the 13th Amendment and abolishes slavery.
1869 - The first black labor union (Colored National Labor Union) meets for the first time.
1876 - The first operational crematorium opens in the U.S.
1877 - Thomas Edison records voices for the first time at the offices of Scientific American.
1884 - The Washington Monument in D.C. is completed.
1917 - USS Jacob Jones is the first American destroyer to be sunk by a German submarine SM U-53.
1922 - Power is transmitted over the first electric power line in NY.
[While power was transmitted over the first electric power line in New York, the first electric power line in the United States was in Wisconsin in 1882.]
1923 - President Coolidge becomes the first Presidential to address the country on the radio.
1933 - Judge John M. Woolsey rules that James Joyce's novel Ulysses is not obscene (United States v. One Book Called Ulysses).
1944 - The 95th Infantry division reaches German defensive line Westwall (often referred to as the Siegfried Line).
1947 - The Everglades National Park (FL) is dedicated by President Truman.
1961 - Ernie Davis becomes the first Black to win the Heisman Trophy.
1964 - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer airs on T.V. for the first time.
1973 - The House of Representatives confirms Gerald Ford as Vice President using the 25th Amendment.
1995 - The FDA approves the first protease inhibitor to treat HIV/AIDS (Saquinavir).
1999 - The Recording Industry Association of America sues Napster (A&M Records, Inc. v. Napster, Inc.) alleging copyright infringement.
[The lawsuit against Napster was filed by a group of record companies, not just A&M Records.]
2006 - NASA reveals photographs of liquid water on Mars.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 5th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 5 | Birthdays & Events]

1775 - Henry Knox begins his transport of artillery to Cambridge, MA.
1792 - George Washington is re-elected President.
1804 - Thomas Jefferson is re-elected President.
1832 - Andrew Jackson is re-elected President.
1848 - President Polk confirms gold had been discovered in CA.
1854 - Aaron Allen receives a patent for the folding theater chair.
1876 - Daniel Stillson patents the first adjustable pipe wrench.
1908 - Numbers are used on football uniforms for the first time.
1929 - The first nudist organization is formed.
1932 - Albert Einstein is granted a visa to enter America.
1933 - The 21st Amendment is ratified to allow states regulate or prohibit alcohol.
1935 - The National Council of Negro Women (NY City) is founded by Mary McLeod Bethune.
1946 - President Truman creates a civil rights committee.
1955 - E. D. Nixon and Rosa Parks lead the Montgomery bus boycott.
1957 - NY City becomes the first city to legislate the Fair Housing Practices Law.
1964 - Captain Roger Donlon is awarded the first Medal of Honor for his actions in Vietnam.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 4th:

[source: National Day Calendar - December 4 | Birthdays & Events]

1619 - At least 38 colonists arrive in Virginia.
[The arrival of African slaves in Virginia marked a significant turning point in American history.]
1674 - The first dwelling is built in Chicago by Father Marquette.
[The first dwelling in Chicago was likely built much later. Father Marquette's exploration of the region occurred earlier, but substantial settlement came later.]
1682 - The first General Assembly is held in Pennsylvania.
[The first General Assembly in Pennsylvania was a significant step in colonial governance.]
1791 - The world's first Sunday newspaper (The Observer) is published.
[The Observer was indeed the world's first Sunday newspaper.]
1804 - The U.S. House of Representatives adopt articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase.
[The impeachment of Justice Samuel Chase was a landmark case in American history.]
1812 - Peter Gaillard receives his patent for a horse-drawn mower.
[Peter Gaillard's patent for a horse-drawn mower was a significant technological advancement.]
1816 - James Monroe becomes the 5th President of the U.S.
[James Monroe became the fifth President of the United States.]
1843 - Manila paper is patented in MA.
[Manila paper was patented in Massachusetts.]
1865 - North Carolina ratifies 13th Amendment declaring slaves would be legally free within two weeks.
[North Carolina's ratification of the 13th Amendment marked the end of slavery in the United States.]
1867 - The Order of the Patrons of Husbandry (the Grange) is founded by a farmer named Oliver Hudson Kelley.
[The Grange was founded by Oliver Hudson Kelley.]
1881 - The first edition of the LA Times is published.
[The Los Angeles Times began publication.]
1906 - Alpha Phi Alpha becomes the first intercollegiate Greek lettered fraternity for Blacks at Cornell University (NY).
[Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was founded at Cornell University.]
1918 - President Wilson becomes the first President to travel to Europe while in office.
[President Wilson's trip to Europe was a historic event.]
1927 - Duke Ellington performs at the Cotton Club in NY City.
[Duke Ellington performed at the Cotton Club.]
1933 - President Roosevelt creates the Federal Alcohol Control Administration.
[The Federal Alcohol Control Administration was established.]
1943 - President Roosevelt closes down the Works Progress Administration.
[The Works Progress Administration was closed down.]
1945 - The U.S. becomes a part of the UN.
[The United States joined the United Nations.]
1950 - Jesse L. Brown, the first Black Naval aviator, is killed in action.
[Jesse L. Brown was the first African American naval aviator.]
1954 - The first Burger King opens in Miami, FL.
[The first Burger King restaurant opened in Miami.]
1956 - Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash gather at Sun Studio.
[The historic meeting of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash at Sun Studio is often referred to as the 'Million Dollar Quartet.']
1964 - 800 students at the Berkeley after taking over the Administration Building.
[The Free Speech Movement at the University of California, Berkeley, involved a larger number of students and lasted longer than the specific incident you mentioned.]
1969 - Black Panther Party members Fred Hampton and Mark Clark are shot and killed.
[Fred Hampton and Mark Clark were killed in a raid by Chicago police.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for December 1st:
[source: National Day Calendar - December 1 | Birthdays & Events]

1641 - Massachusetts becomes the first colony to recognition to slavery.
1824 - No candidate running for President receive the majority of electoral college votes, forcing The House of Representatives to decide the election between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
1862 - President Lincoln reaffirms ending slavery as he ordered ten weeks earlier in the Emancipation Proclamation.
1865 - Shaw University becomes the first Black university in the South.
1878 - The White House has the it's first telephone installed.
1896 - The first certified public accountants receive certificates.
1913 - The first drive-up gasoline station opens PA.
1913 - Ford Motor implements the first moving assembly line for the Model T.
1936 - Ernest Brundin and Frank Lyon receive a patent for hydroponic (soil-less) plants.
1941 - Emperor Hirohito (Japan) gives approval to initiate war against the U.S.
1941 - The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) organizes in the U.S.
1955 - Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat to a white man and is arrested.
[See ROSA PARKS DAY - source: National Day Calendar] 
1964 - President Johnson and his top-ranking advisers meet to discuss bombing North Vietnam.
1969 - The draft lottery is implemented in the U.S.
1989 - Day Without Art is held as artists demonstrate against AIDS.
[See 'DAY WITHOUT ART' - source: National Day Calendar]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for November 29th:
[source: National Day Calendar - November 29 | Birthdays & Events]

1777 - San Jose, CA, is founded as the first civilian settlement in Alta California.
1877 - Thomas Edison demonstrates his hand-cranked phonograph.
1929 - Richard E. Byrd leads the first expedition to fly over the South Pole.
1933 - Pennsylvania becomes the first state to approve liquor stores.
1942 - Coffee rations are implemented to allow 10 pounds a year.
1944 - The first open heart surgery is performed at John Hopkins.
1952 - President Eisenhower fulfills travels to Korea, fulfilling a campaign promise.
1963 - President Johnson establishes the Warren Commission to begin an investigation into the assassination of President Kennedy.
1975 - President Ford signs the Education for All Handicapped Children Act.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for November 28th:
[source: National Day Calendar - November 28 | Birthdays & Events]

1775 - The Continental Navy is established by the Second Continental Congress.
1785 - The Treaty of Hopewell is signed acknowledging Cherokee land.
1853 - Olympia becomes the capital of Washington.
1895 - The first car race takes place from Chicago to Illinois.
1914 - The NY Stock Exchange re-opens after closing due to WWI.
1925 - The Grand Ole Opry begins broadcasting.
1932 - Groucho Marx makes his radio debut.
1933 - Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are indicted by a Dallas grand jury.
1943 - President Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin meet to discuss WWII.
1964 - National Security Council recommends that President Johnson adopt a plan for further bombing in North Vietnam.
1984 - William Penn and his wife Hannah Callowhill Penn are made Honorary Citizens of the U.S. 250 years after their deaths.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for November 25th:
[source: National Day Calendar - November 25 | Birthdays & Events]

1783 - The last British troops leave New York City and return home.
1792 - Black inventor Benjamin Banneker publishes the first Farmer's Almanac.
1863 - General Grant and his troops (Union) break the Siege of Chattanooga.
1864 - The Confederate Army of Manhattan start fires in NY City in an attempt to burn down the city.
[The statement is partially accurate. There was a Confederate plot to burn New York City in 1864, but it was not carried out by a large "Confederate Army of Manhattan." Instead, a small group of eight Confederate operatives attempted to set fires in various locations in New York City on November 25, 1864. The plot was unsuccessful, and most of the fires were quickly extinguished. -AI ]
1867 - Congress looks into impeachment of President Johnson.
1884 - John Meyenberg receives the patent for evaporated milk.
1874 - The U.S. Greenback Party is established.
1876 - In retaliation for defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the U.S. Army attack the sleeping village of Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife.
1905 - Telimco makes the first advertisement for a radio product.
1920 - The first Thanksgiving Parade is held in Philadelphia.
[The first Thanksgiving Day Parade was indeed held in Philadelphia in 1920. It was organized by Gimbel's Department Store and has continued to be a beloved tradition ever since.]
1940 - Woody Woodpecker makes his debut.
1947 - The Hollywood Ten are blacklisted by Hollywood.
1955 - Race segregation is forbidden on public transportation.
1957 - President Eisenhower suffers a mild stroke.
1963 - President John F. Kennedy buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
1997 - Richard Bliss, a telephone technician, is arrested for spying in Russia.