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Throwback Thursday ~ Fun Facts ~ 12.19.2024

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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. 

 

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

u2012: Park Geun-hye is elected by 51.6%of Korean voters to be the first female President of South Korea.

u1989: U.S. troops invade Panama Dec. 19 to overthrow Dictator Manuel Noriega.

u1937 Disney's first full-length animated feature, "Snow White," debuts Dec. 21.

u1898: On Dec. 21, Pierre and Marie Curie discover the radioactive element radium.

u1893: The opera "Hansel and Gretel" premiers Dec. 23 in Weimar, Germany.

u1843: Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol" is published Dec. 19 in London.

1860: On Dec. 20, South Carolina is the first U.S. state to secede from the Union.

u1823: "A Visit from St. Nicholas" is published Dec. 23 in the Troy, NY, Sentinel.

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. What did I know for sure? The 1989 Fun Fact. The rest are simply new facts. Enjoy your day.

Dec 19, 2024 05:21 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I was surprised that in 1937 Snow White came out Wayne Martin 

Dec 19, 2024 05:45 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

A visit from St Nicholas is more than 200 years old! Wow.

Dec 19, 2024 05:23 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Hard to believe right Kat Palmiotti ?

Dec 19, 2024 05:44 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Dorie... I remember enjoying that early version of Snow White as a child. Still love the old Disney movies of my childhood way more than those that followed.

Dec 19, 2024 05:25 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I think Walt Disney would be disappointed with the remakes of the wonderful movies from my childhood Nina Hollander, Broker 

Dec 19, 2024 05:43 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Dorie Dillard Austin TX hi Dorie... I think Walt is spinning his grave! I just heard on the news this morning that Disney is pulling a whole bunch of recent releases and planned releases... they have lost hundreds of millions of dollars on these woke and DEI movies for kids.

Dec 19, 2024 08:11 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

When we look back on things, it's often difficult to imagine how long ago something actually happened, haha.

Dec 19, 2024 05:57 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

You are so right Brian England 

Dec 20, 2024 04:29 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Dorie, Your fun facts today are interesting. I like looking back at these dates in time.

Dec 19, 2024 06:21 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I'm always amazed at some of the things I find for past dates Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 

Dec 20, 2024 04:30 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Dorie,
I'm feeling younger today. I've only been alive for 2 of your "historical" events. 😂

Dec 19, 2024 07:39 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

And sometimes that can be a good thing Carol Williams 

Dec 20, 2024 04:31 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

A Christmas Carol on this day in 1843. It really shows you how much (and how little) things have changed in 180 years.

Dec 19, 2024 07:55 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

It is amazing Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty . I was surprised A Christmas Carol was published in 1843!!!

Dec 20, 2024 04:32 AM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Dorie - I always enjoy THIS WEEK IN HISTORY posts.  They do take me back in time. It's amazing to find out how many events happened years and years ago and we have just forgotten about them.  Your THIS WEEK IN HISTORY  is a fun list of interesting historical facts. Thank you for sharing.  Joe 

Dec 19, 2024 08:21 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you Joe Mojica for stopping by!

Dec 20, 2024 04:33 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I heard the same thing Nina Hollander, Broker ! I'm glad they are pulling them..it's been so over the top and people are SOOOOO done! 

Dec 19, 2024 08:51 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie and always interested in the dates for the weeks that you share with us always here in the Rain.

 

Dec 19, 2024 09:16 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you for stopping by Will Hamm 

Dec 20, 2024 04:33 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, I remember the dictator in Panama ordeal, and fun stuff came out today over the years.

Dec 19, 2024 09:42 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you for commenting Joan Cox 

Dec 20, 2024 04:34 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Dorie, for sharing this interesting list of historical dates.

Dec 19, 2024 11:19 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you for stopping by Roy Kelley 

Dec 20, 2024 04:34 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I was surprised to see snow white was the first full animated movie released and in 1937 as well.

Dec 19, 2024 12:58 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I was too Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 !

Dec 20, 2024 04:34 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I was only around for one of the events you listed.

Dec 19, 2024 03:32 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Some of these facts have been around a long time, which I was surprised at George Souto 

Dec 20, 2024 04:35 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie- several literary moments to remember this week!!!  I love reading this each week as it reminds me of events I'd forgotten and some that were before me. And I typically will go on to learn more about 'the rest of the story."

Dec 19, 2024 07:20 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Some of these dates I'm surprised Kathy Streib that happened so long ago, I would have thought they would have been more recent.

Dec 20, 2024 04:36 AM
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