Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY |
u 1993: On Dec. 8, the North American Free Trade Agreement is signed into law.
u 1975: Diane Feinstein becomes San Francisco's first woman mayor on Dec. 4.
u 1941: On Dec. 7, Japanese warplanes attack U.S. Navy vessels at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
u 1933: The U.S. ratifies the 21st Constitutional Amendment Dec. 5, ending Prohibition.
u 1884: Army engineers complete the Washington Monument on Dec. 6.
u 1876: D.C. Stillson patents his pipe wrench, the Stillson wrench, on Dec. 5.
u 1865: The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawing slavery is ratified Dec. 6.
u 1787: Delaware ratifies the U.S. Constitution Dec. 7, thereby becoming the first state.
u 1735: On Dec. 6, French surgeon Claudius Amy and performs the first appendectomy.
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