📖🗣️ 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 · Accepted solution]

Notable Events for April 26th:

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

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1478 - In Florence, Italy, the Pazzi Conspiracy attempts to assassinate Lorenzo and Giuliano de' Medici. Giuliano was killed, but Lorenzo survived.
1564 - William Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist, is baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
1607 - English colonists of the Virginia Company make their first landfall at Cape Henry, marking a significant step in the establishment of the Jamestown settlement.
[The first landing in America [Jamestown expedition] occurs at Cape Henry [currently Virginia].]
1777 - During the American Revolutionary War, British troops under General William Tryon attack and rampage through Danbury, Connecticut, destroying homes, farms, and supplies.
1803 - Thousands of meteorite fragments fall from the sky in L'Aigle, France, an event that convinces European scientists of the existence of meteors.
1865 - John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, is cornered and killed by Union cavalry troopers in Virginia, twelve days after the assassination.
1915 - Italy secretly signs the Treaty of London, pledging to join the Allied Powers in World War I in exchange for territorial gains.
1921 - First U.S. weather report is broadcast by WEW in St. Louis, Missouri.
1933 - The Gestapo, the official secret police of Nazi Germany, is established by Hermann Göring.
1937 - During the Spanish Civil War, the German Luftwaffe bomb the town of Guernica, Spain, a horrific event that inspires Picasso's famous painting.
1944 - Federal troops seize the Chicago offices of Montgomery Ward and remove its chairman after his refusal to obey President Roosevelt's order to recognize a commander-in-chief [CIO] union.
1954 - The first clinical trials of the polio vaccine begin in Fairfax County, Virginia.
1956 - The first modern container ship leaves New Jersey and sails towards Texas.
1962 - The first international satellite, 'Ariel 1,' is launched from Cape Canaveral.
1962 - NASA's Ranger 4 spacecraft crash into the Moon, becoming the first American spacecraft to reach the lunar surface, although it did not return data.
1963 - Tanganyika and Zanzibar merge to form the United Republic of Tanzania.
1986 - The Chernobyl disaster, the worst nuclear accident in history, occurs at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, in Ukraine.
1989 - The deadliest tornado in history hits central Bangladesh, killing approximately 1,300 people.
1994 - South Africa holds its first multiracial democratic elections, marking the end of apartheid. Nelson Mandela was elected as the first black president.
1994 - Germany make Holocaust denial illegal.
2005 - Under international pressure, Syria withdraw its troops from Lebanon after a 29-year military occupation.
2005 - A herd of buffalo get loose and wander around an upscale neighborhood in Maryland, disrupting traffic and alarming homeowners before police officers manage to corral them in a tennis court.
2005 - Five explorers reach the North Pole, setting a world record by coming in several hours earlier than a 37-day trek by American explorer Robert Peary, for the same journey, in 1909.
2009 - Boston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury steals home.
[This was the first straight-steal of home plate by a Red Sox player since Billy Hatcher, in April of 1994.]

Other Observances:

National Jason Day
[A day to celebrate people named Jason.] [Jason - Tag! You're it!  🙂 ]

National Dueling Dinosaurs Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day of discovery into the exciting world of the Tyrannosaur and Triceratops dinosaurs.]
National Pretzel Day
[A day to enjoy and celebrate pretzels in all their forms.]
National Kids and Pets Day
[This day highlights the special bond between children and their animal companions.]
National Help A Horse Day
[A day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of proper care for horses and supporting equine welfare.]
National Dissertation Day
[This day serves as a reminder for students to focus on and complete their dissertations.]
National Richter Scale Day
[This day commemorates the invention of the Richter scale, used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.]
National South Dakota Day
[Celebrates South Dakota as the 40th state to join the Union, honoring its unique heritage and spirit.]
National No Makeup Day
[A day to encourage women to go bare-faced for one day to appreciate their natural beauty.]
Independent Bookstore Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day encourages people to support their local independent bookstores.]
National First Ladies Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day honors the contributions of the First Ladies of the United States.]
National Pool Opening Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day marks the beginning of the swimming pool season for many.]
National Sense of Smell Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day encourages people to appreciate the sense of smell.]
National Rebuilding Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day focuses on community revitalization and helping those in need with home repairs.]
National Kiss of Hope Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day is associated with the Kiss of Hope Foundation.]  
National Audubon Day
[A day to appreciate and support bird conservation efforts.]
National Go Birding Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day encourages people to go birdwatching.]
National Static Cling Day
[A day to recognize the phenomenon of static cling, its effects, and its control.]
National Day of Puppetry  [Fourth Saturday in April]
[A day that recognizes the art of puppetry.]
Alien Day
[A popular culture observance referencing the movie 'Alien.']
Get Organized Day
[A day to focus on decluttering and organizing various aspects of life.]
National Garage Day
[A day of reminder to declutter your garage and take the time to reflect on all the hobbies you abandoned and the projects you’ve been meaning to finish.]
Hug an Australian Day
[A day to show affection for Australian friends and culture.]
Lesbian Visibility Day
[A day to celebrate and support lesbian women.]
National Burlesque Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to recognize the art of burlesque.]
Eeyore's Birthday  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day commemorating the Winnie-the-Pooh character, 'Eeyore.']
Celebrate Trails Day  [Fourth Saturday in April]
[Encouraging people to enjoy trails.]
World Healing Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to promote well-being and healing.]
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to promote these practices for health and wellness.]
Stop Food Waste Day
[A day of awareness to reduce food wastage.]
Remember Your First Kiss Day
[A day to reminisce about and celebrate first kisses.]
Save the Frogs Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day dedicated to frog conservation.]
Confederate Heroes’ Day
[A day to commemorate all the soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the confederacy in the American Civil War. Observed in many southern U.S. states]
Bob Wills Day
[A day to pay homage to 'The King Of Western Swing.']
National ‘Ai’ Day
[A day to learn about the meaning behind this Chinese and Japanese word. ‘Ai’ means ‘adoration,’ ‘affection,’ or ‘love.’]
International Marconi Day  [Saturday closest to April 25th]
[A day honoring the inventor of wireless telegraphy, Guglielmo Marconi.]
International Sculpture Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to celebrate the art of sculpture.]
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
[This day commemorates the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine and raises awareness of the long-term consequences of nuclear accidents.]
World Intellectual Property Day
[This day raises awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks, and designs affect our daily lives and celebrates the creativity and contributions of creators and innovators. In 2025, the theme is 'IP and music: Feel the beat of IP,' highlighting the role of intellectual property rights in supporting a vibrant music landscape.]
World Veterinary Day
[This day recognizes and celebrates the work of veterinarians in protecting the health and well-being of animals and public health.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 24th:

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

1639 - The Connecticut colony organizes under Fundamental Orders.
[The Fundamental Orders, considered by some to be the first written constitution in America, were adopted in January 1639.]
1656 - The first Jewish doctor in the U.S. arrives in MD.
[Likely Correct. While precise records are difficult to confirm definitively, historical sources indicate that Dr. Jacob Lumbrozo arrived in Maryland around this time. He is generally recognized as the first Jewish doctor to practice in the American colonies.]
1848 - James Marshall finds gold at Sutter's Mill in CA.
[This discovery on January 24, 1848, sparked the California Gold Rush.]
1935 - The first canned beer (Krueger's Cream Ale) is sold by the Krueger Brewing Co.
[Krueger's introduced canned beer to the market in January 1935.]
1984 - Apple Computer goes on sale in the U.S.
[Partially Correct. While Apple was founded earlier, the Macintosh personal computer, a significant product, was introduced in 1984. It's important to be specific about which Apple product you're referring to.]
1989 - The first case of AIDS transmitted by heterosexual is reported.
[Incorrect. Cases of heterosexual transmission of HIV/AIDS were recognized and reported well before 1989. The early years of the AIDS epidemic were marked by misinformation and stigma, but heterosexual transmission was documented prior to this date.]
2003 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security officially begins operation.
[The Department of Homeland Security officially began operations on March 1, 2003.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 23rd:

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

1789 - Georgetown College is founded and opens its doors.
[Georgetown College (now Georgetown University) was indeed founded in 1789, making it the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher learning in the United States. However, it didn't open its doors and begin instruction until 1792. So, while the founding year is correct, the "opens its doors" part is slightly off.]
1849 - Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first female doctor in the U.S.
[Elizabeth Blackwell did become the first female doctor in the U.S. in 1849.]
1849 - Jesse K. Park and Cornelius S. Watson are granted a patent for an envelope-making machine. 

[Jesse K. Park and Cornelius S. Watson were granted a patent for an envelope-making machine in 1849.]
1879 - The National Archery Association is formed in IN.
[The National Archery Association (now USA Archery) was formed in Indiana in 1879.]
1941 - Charles Lindbergh testifies before Congress recommending the U.S. negotiate a neutrality pact with Adolf Hitler.
[This is a complex and sensitive issue. Charles Lindbergh, a famous aviator, was a prominent isolationist who opposed U.S. involvement in World War II. He did testify before Congress in 1941, advocating for neutrality. However, it's important to note that he didn't specifically recommend a neutrality pact with Adolf Hitler. His position was more broadly about avoiding entanglement in the European conflict.]
1957 - Inventor Walter Frederick Morrison sells the rights to his flying disc (later renamed the Frisbee) to the Wham-O toy company.
[Walter Frederick Morrison did sell the rights to his flying disc to Wham-O in 1957, and it was later renamed the Frisbee.]
1961 - The Supreme Court rules cities and states have the right to censor films.
[This is incorrect. The Supreme Court did not rule in 1961 that cities and states have the right to censor films. In fact, the Supreme Court's decisions in the 1950s and 1960s generally moved away from allowing censorship, with cases like Burstyn v. Wilson (1952) establishing that films are a form of artistic expression protected by the First Amendment.]
1964 - The 24th Amendment prohibiting the use of poll taxes in national elections is ratified.
[The 24th Amendment, which prohibits the use of poll taxes in federal elections, was ratified in 1964.]
1983 - A cerebral palsy telethon raises $14.7 million.
[This is plausible, but I would need more specific information to confirm the exact amount raised by a particular cerebral palsy telethon in 1983. There have been many such telethons over the years.]
1986 - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts its first members. The inductees include Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 22nd:

[source: National Day Calendar - January 22 | Birthdays & Events]

1673 - Postal service begins delivery between NY and MA.
[This is generally accurate. In 1673, a regular postal service was established between New York City and Boston, which was then in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. This route became known as the Boston Post Road.]
1857 - The National Association of Baseball Players is founded in NY.
[The National Association of Base Ball Players (NABBP) was indeed founded in New York City in 1857. It was the first organized league for baseball in the United States.]
1890 - The United Mine Workers of America is founded.
[The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in January 1890.]
1895 - The National Association of Manufacturers is organized in OH.
[This is mostly accurate. The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) was formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in January 1895.]
1917 - America enters WWI after President Wilson calls for "peace without victory" in Europe.
[This is partially accurate but needs clarification. While President Wilson did advocate for 'peace without victory' in a speech to the Senate in January 1917, the US did not enter WWI immediately after. The US declared war on Germany in April 1917, following Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare and the revelation of the Zimmermann Telegram.]
1946 - The Central Intelligence Group (CIA) is officially formed.
[This is partially inaccurate. The Central Intelligence Group (CIG) was established in 1946. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was created in 1947 with the passage of the National Security Act.]
1984 - The Macintosh computer is introduced during a Super Bowl XVIII television commercial.
[Apple famously introduced the Macintosh personal computer with a groundbreaking television commercial during Super Bowl XVIII in January 1984.]
2018 - Netflix becomes the largest digital media and entertainment company in the world.
[This is debatable and depends on the criteria used. While Netflix has become a dominant force in streaming and content creation, defining 'largest' can be subjective. By some metrics like market capitalization or subscriber count, Netflix could be considered the largest at some points. However, other companies like Disney or traditional media conglomerates might be considered larger when considering overall revenue or diverse holdings.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 21st:

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

1677 - The first medical publication about smallpox is published.
[This is generally accurate. It refers to a broadside (a single sheet of paper printed on one side) titled 'A Brief Rule to guide the Common People of New England How to order themselves and theirs in the Small Pocks, or Measles' by 1 Reverend Thomas Thacher, printed in Boston. It's considered the first medical publication in America.]

1789 - The first American novel, The Power of Sympathy by William Hill Brown is published.
[It's widely considered the first American novel.]
1908 - NY City passes the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to smoke in public.
[This is mostly accurate but needs clarification. The Sullivan Ordinance did indeed target women smoking in public, but it wasn't a city-wide ban in the way it's sometimes portrayed. It specifically prohibited women from smoking in public places where men were also prohibited from smoking. The intent was less about public health and more about policing women's behavior in certain establishments.]
1935 - The Wilderness Society is founded.
1942 - A Bronx judge rules all pinball machines illegal.
[This is accurate. Pinball machines were often associated with gambling at the time, leading to bans in various locations.]
1954 - The first nuclear-powered submarine (USS Nautilus) is launched in CT by First Lady Eisenhower.
2004 - NASA fixes the flash memory card on the Mars Rover Spirit after they lose communication with the device.
[This is generally accurate. There was indeed a significant issue with Spirit's flash memory that caused communication problems. NASA engineers were able to diagnose the problem and implement a workaround to restore functionality.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 20th:

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

1778 - The first military court martial trial begins in MA.
[This is plausible, as the Continental Army was active during this time. To be absolutely sure, we'd need to know more specifics about the trial. However, it's generally accurate that military courts-martial were in use during the Revolutionary War.]
1785 - Samuel Ellis advertises to sell Oyster Island (Ellis Island).
[This is generally accepted as true. Samuel Ellis did own the island and attempted to sell it.]
1869 - Elizabeth Cady Stanton becomes the first woman to testify before Congress.
[While Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement, it's not definitively established that she was the first woman to testify before Congress. This might need further verification.]
1909 - General Motors buys into the Oakland Motor Car Company, later becoming GM's Pontiac Division.
[This acquisition was a key step in the formation of Pontiac.]
1920 - The American Civil Liberties Union is founded.
1937 - The first Presidential Inauguration (Franklin D. Roosevelt) is held on January 20th, (previously held on March 4th).
[The 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution changed the date of presidential inaugurations.]
1954 - The National Negro Network is established with 40 charter member radio stations.
[This is generally correct. The National Negro Network (NNN) was a significant development in Black media.]
1986 - The first official federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. is held.
[It was a landmark moment in recognizing Dr. King's legacy.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 16th:

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

1786 - Virginia enacts the Statute for Religious Freedom.
[This landmark legislation, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, was indeed enacted in 1786.]
1883 - Civil Service is enacted by Congress.
[The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed in 1883, establishing a merit-based system for government jobs.]
2001 - President Clinton awards former President Theodore Roosevelt a posthumous Medal of Honor.
[Inaccurate. Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously in 2001 by President George W. Bush, not Bill Clinton.]
1870 - Virginia becomes 8th state readmitted to U.S.
[Following the Civil War, Virginia was readmitted to the Union in 1870.]
1919 - The 18th Amendment (prohibition of alcohol) is ratified by the U.S. states.
[The 18th Amendment, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol, was ratified in 1919.]
1939 - The newspaper comic strip Superman debuts.
[Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, but the newspaper comic strip debuted in 1939.]
1941 - Vice Admiral Bellinger warns of an assault on Pearl Harbor.
[Generally accurate. While Rear Admiral Patrick Bellinger did express concerns about the vulnerability of Pearl Harbor to air attacks, it's more accurate to say he was one of several who warned of potential danger, rather than the sole voice.]
1941 - The War Department forms the first Black Army Air Corps squadron.
[The Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps, were formed in 1941.]
1942 - William Knudsen becomes the first civilian appointed General in U.S. Army.
[Inaccurate. William Knudsen was appointed a Lieutenant General in the U.S. Army in 1942. While he was a civilian, he was not made a full General.]
1986 - The first meeting of the Internet Engineering Task Force takes place.
[The IETF, a key organization in the development of internet standards, held its first meeting in 1986.]

2025 - David Lynch dies at age 78.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 15th:

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

1762 - Fraunces Tavern opens in New York City.
[Mostly Accurate. Fraunces Tavern did open in 1762, but it was initially known as the Queen's Head Tavern. Samuel Fraunces bought the building and opened it as a tavern that year.]
1777 - New Connecticut (Vermont) declares its independence.
[Vermont declared its independence from Great Britain (and New York) in 1777 and was known as the Republic of New Connecticut for a short time.]
1780 - The Continental Congress establishes the Court of Appeals.
[The Court of Appeals in Cases of Capture was established by the Continental Congress in 1780. This was a precursor to the modern federal court system.]
1782 - Robert Morris, Superintendent of Finance, recommends the establishment of a national mint.
[Robert Morris did indeed recommend the establishment of a national mint in 1782. This was a crucial step in establishing a stable national currency for the newly independent United States.]
1831 - The first honeymoon trip is taken on a train.
[Likely accurate, but difficult to verify absolutely. The concept of honeymoons became more popular in the 19th century, coinciding with the rise of train travel. It's plausible that the first 'honeymoon trip' on a train occurred around this time, but it's difficult to definitively pinpoint the very first instance.]
1831 - The first locomotive to pull a passenger train runs for the first time.
[Likely accurate, but needs more specificity. Several early passenger train lines emerged in the late 1820s and early 1830s. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, for example, began passenger service in 1830. To be more accurate, this statement needs to specify a particular locomotive or railway.]
1844 - The University of Notre Dame opens.
[The University of Notre Dame was founded in 1842 by Father Edward Sorin, but classes officially began in 1844.]
1863 - The first newspaper is printed on wood-pulp paper.
[Mostly accurate. While experiments with wood pulp for papermaking occurred earlier, 1863 marks a significant milestone with the widespread adoption of this technology for newspaper production, particularly by the Boston Weekly Journal.]
1870 - The first political cartoon symbolizes the Democratic Party with a donkey.
[Thomas Nast, a prominent political cartoonist, popularized the donkey as a symbol for the Democratic Party in Harper's Weekly around 1870.]
1907 - Inventor Lee De Forest receives a three element vacuum tube patent.
[Lee De Forest's invention of the Audion tube, a three-element vacuum tube, was a major breakthrough in electronics and enabled the amplification of radio signals.]
1910 - Construction ends on the Buffalo Bill Dam in Wyoming.
[The Buffalo Bill Dam (originally named the Shoshone Dam) was completed in 1910 and was a significant engineering feat at the time.]
1919 - Molasses released from an exploding storage tank sweeps through Boston, MA streets.
[The Great Molasses Flood was a tragic event that occurred in Boston's North End in 1919, causing significant damage and loss of life.]
1936 - The first building to be completely covered in glass is completed in Toledo, OH.
[Needs more specificity/potentially inaccurate. It's difficult to confirm definitively which was the first building completely covered in glass. The Owens-Illinois Glass Company Building in Toledo, completed in 1936, was known for its extensive use of glass, but it may not have been the absolute first.]
1943 - The Pentagon is dedicated in Arlington, VA.
[The Pentagon, the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, was dedicated in 1943.]
1945 - The Manhattan Project takes their first betatron pictures of a nuclear implosion at the Los Alamos Laboratory.
[The use of betatrons to study implosion dynamics was crucial to the development of atomic weapons during the Manhattan Project.]
1967 - The first Super Bowl is played in Los Angeles.
[Super Bowl I was played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1967.]
1973 - President Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam.
[This announcement marked a significant step towards the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.]
2016 - The Museum of Natural History in Manhattan unveils a replica skeleton of a Titanosaur dinosaur.
[The American Museum of Natural History unveiled a cast of a Patagonian Titanosaur in 2016, which was one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 14th:

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

1639 - Connecticut adopts their first constitution entitled Fundamental Orders.
[The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were adopted in 1639 and are considered by some to be the first written constitution in Western history.]
1699 - Massachusetts holds day of fasting for wrongly persecuting people accused of being witches.
[This refers to the events of the Salem Witch Trials. In 1697, the Massachusetts General Court formally apologized for the trials, and in 1699, a day of fasting was observed as further repentance.]
1784 - Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain (Ratification Day).
[The Treaty of Paris, which formally ended the American Revolutionary War, was ratified by the Congress of the Confederation on January 14, 1784.]
1794 - The first successful Cesarean section is performed by Dr. Jesse Bennett, who was also his wife.
[Inaccurate. While Dr. Jesse Bennett did perform a successful Cesarean section in the early 19th century, it was not on his wife. The commonly told story is that he performed it on his wife, but historical research suggests this is likely a myth. The first successful C-section in America is attributed to him, but the details surrounding the patient are unclear.]
1799 - Gun inventor Eli Whitney receives a government contract for 10,000 muskets.
[Eli Whitney did receive a government contract in 1799 to produce muskets using his system of interchangeable parts, which was a significant development in manufacturing.]
1943 – President Roosevelt meets with Winston Churchill in Casablanca Conference to discuss WWII.
[The Casablanca Conference took place in January 1943 and involved President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. They discussed Allied strategy for World War II.]
1952 - The Today Show makes it's debut.
[The 'Today Show' premiered on NBC on January 14, 1952.]
1960 - The Army promotes Elvis Presley to Sergeant.
[Elvis Presley was indeed promoted to Sergeant in March 1960 while serving in the U.S. Army in Germany.]
1973 - Elvis Presley's concert from Hawaii sets the record as the most watched television broadcast by an entertainer.
[Elvis Presley's 'Aloha from Hawaii' concert was broadcast live via satellite and was seen by a massive global audience, setting a record at the time.]
1979 - President Carter declares Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as a federal holiday.
[Inaccurate. While President Jimmy Carter did support the creation of a federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., the bill was not signed into law until 1983, by President Ronald Reagan. | Explanation: President Jimmy Carter supported a bill to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday in 1979. However, the bill was defeated in the House of Representatives by five votes. The first bill to make King's birthday a federal holiday was introduced in 1968 by Representative John Conyers. The bill came to a vote in 1979 on the 50th anniversary of King's birth. The bill was supported by President Carter, the King Center, and Congress members. The bill was defeated due to opposition from Republican Missouri Congressman Gene Taylor. The bill was reintroduced in 1983 and passed by the House by 53 votes. The bill was contentious in the Senate. The holiday was first observed on the third Monday of January in 1986.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for January 10th:

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

1776 - Common Sense is published by Thomas Paine.
['Common Sense' was published in January 1776 and was instrumental in swaying public opinion toward American independence.]
1870 - John D. Rockefeller creates the Standard Oil company.
[Mostly Accurate. Standard Oil was incorporated in Ohio in 1870.]
1901 - The Automobile Club of America installs signs on all major highways.
[Inaccurate. While the Automobile Club of America (later the American Automobile Association or AAA) was founded in 1902, widespread highway signage came later, with significant advancements in the 1920s and beyond as automobile travel became more common. Early efforts were more localized and less systematic.]
1911 - The first photo is taken from an airplane over San Diego.
[Potentially Inaccurate. While aerial photography was certainly being done around this time, pinpointing the very first photo taken from a plane over San Diego is difficult to verify with certainty. There were many early aviation and photography experiments. It's possible, but hard to confirm definitively.]
1943 - President Roosevelt becomes the first President to visit a foreign country during wartime.
[Mostly Accurate, but needs clarification. Roosevelt made several trips during World War II. He traveled to Casablanca in January 1943 to meet with Winston Churchill. While presidents had traveled abroad before, Roosevelt's wartime trips were unprecedented in their scope and strategic importance. So, while not technically the absolute first presidential trip abroad, it was a significant first in the context of wartime leadership.]
1946 - The U.S. Army bounces the first radar signal off the moon.
[Project Diana successfully bounced radar signals off the moon in 1946.]
1949 - The first 45 RPM record is introduced by RCA.
[RCA Victor introduced the 45 RPM record in 1949 as a competitor to Columbia Records' 33 1/3 RPM long-playing (LP) record.]
1984 - Clara Peller asks Where's the Beef? in commercial for Wendy's.
[This iconic advertising campaign ran in 1984.]

[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.