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 |
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u 2003: Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is captured hiding in a hole Dec. 13. u 1966: Walter Elias "Walt" Disney dies Dec. 15 in Los Angeles at the age of 65. u 1938: Workers break ground Dec. 15 on the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. u 1911: On Dec. 14, Roald Amundsen and four others reach the South Pole. u 1903: The Wright Brothers make the first powered flight Dec. 17 near Kitty Hawk, N.C. u 1901: The first transatlantic radio signal is sent and received Dec. 12. u 1877: On Dec. 15, Thomas Edison receives a patent for the phonograph. u 1809: Surgeon Ephraim McDowell removes a 22-pound tumor Dec. 13 in Danville, KY. 1799: On Dec. 14, the U.S. mourns the death of George Washington, at age 67. 1773: Colonists dump tea into Boston Harbor Dec. 16 to protest British taxes. |
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